This is the rating and price for Rare Egyptian Old Kingdom Pink Marble Bowl, 1999

Description : Egypt, Old Kingdom, 3rd to 6th Dynasty, ca. 2686 to 2181 BCE. A hefty offering bowl, carved from a stunning pink marble with white and gray banded inclusions, a round but stable base, gently curved shoulders, and a shallow cavity. Offering bowls like this were traditionally carved from alabaster, which was much more common in ancient Egypt, however, pink marble was typically reserved for those who could afford it. A faded and abstract design rests in the center of the bowl, drawn with a smoky-blue pigment, which would have had a stunning appearance during the Old Kingdom era. This example is incredibly rare due to the overall condition and surviving coloration of the pink marble. Size: 7.25 W x 2 H (18.4 cm x 5.1 cm). Provenance: private Owen collection, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA, acquired in the 1990s from a US-based dealer, ex-private American collection, purchased from a US antiquities dealer February, 1999 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #128977
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