A Published Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Jar, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE Scarabs His cloak is gathered around

His cloak is gathered around the lower body

Condition:  Intact and in very good condition overall

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

indicative of early stone-working techniques that employed copper drills and abrasive sand

red panels representing highlight and shadow

A Published Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Jar, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE Scarabs His cloak is gathered aroundThis 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