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

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

Condition: Intact and in excellent condition overall with no chips

Marcie has developed her unique style for her Awelye design which is quite different to many other artists

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