A Published Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Jar, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE Scarabs scrolling foliate motif

scrolling foliate motif

red panels representing highlight and shadow

the top incised with round hooked scroll patterns in four diagonal registers

Intact overall with minor chips to rim and light surface wear consistent with age and use

Condition: One handle reapplied

A Published Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Jar, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE Scarabs scrolling foliate motifThis elegant jar is carved from fine Egyptian alabaster with the warm honey toned banding typical of high quality material from New Kingdom workshops. The vessel flares gently from a narrow, slightly concave foot to a broad rim with a neatly rounded lip. Its small scale and refined silhouette are characteristic of cosmetic containers used to store unguents, scented oils, or kohl. The surface retains a soft, matte polish and shows the natural