A Published Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Jar, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE Scarabs For hand-to-hand fighting and dispatching

For hand-to-hand fighting and dispatching a wounded enemy

red panels representing highlight and shadow

Mounted height: 14 inches (35

Condition:  Intact and in very good condition overall

scrolling foliate motif

A Published Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Jar, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE Scarabs For hand-to-hand fighting and dispatchingThis 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