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he occupied a central place in the religious and political identity of the city-state
Bezel length: 7/8 inch (2
personal jewelry played an important role in expressing rank
and royal power
symbols of fertility
An Egyptian pointed-base alabastron, New Kingdom, ca. 1570 - 1070 Seals - Varia he occupied a central placeThis finely carved Egyptian alabastron exemplifies a vessel form widely used during the New Kingdom for storing precious oils, unguents, and cosmetics. The body is elongated and tapering, terminating in a pointed base intended for placement in sand or a stand. The short, slightly flared neck and narrow mouth are consistent with vessels designed to control the dispensing of valuable contents. Carved from translucent calcite alabaster, the surface
