The 3rd millennium BC in the region of Mesopotamia was a time in which urban and empirical development began to really take place likely as a result of the development of bronze technology. This being said, alabaster (otherwise referred to as ‘oriental alabaster’ from this region) was still an extremely popular material for statues, figurines and an assortment of vessels due to its soft and porous qualities. Conical bowls such as this, also held a wide range of uses, such as meat serving dishes, ritual dining and libations, as well as short term food storage and processing.
Mesopotamian Banded Alabaster Dish
£ 295.00
A small Mesopotamian deep banded alabaster dish featuring a pronounced conical shape with a small circular base. The sides of the bowl project steeply outwards reaching a wide, rounded rim. The vessel features a lovely banded effect of warm and brown orange tones following the curvature of the vessel on both the interior and exterior. Small cracks have been repaired previously as evident in pictures.
Provenance: Ex private collection acquired before 1988, London & Geneva
Condition: Good condition. Previous repairs to cracks across the body.
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| Weight | 279.5 g |
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| Dimensions | W 10.5 x H 7.6 cm |
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