Ca. 3000-2000 BC.A 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:70mm / W:105mm ; 375gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.