Old Kingdom, Ca 2686-2160 BCA beautiful conical bowl, with tapering walls and a flat base. Sculpted to exploit the natural veining of the stone. Clearly, the craftsman knew how to take advantage of the swirling bands of colour of the alabaster to give a sense of movement as a decorative element on the vessel.Size: L:27mm / W:54mm ; 40gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.