Hand-Carved Egyptian Alabaster Footed Vessel

Story

For millennia, the West Bank of the Nile has been home to the world's most skilled stone carvers, who utilize the same translucent calcite used to create the treasures found in Tutankhamun's tomb.

Maker / Origin

This box was likely produced in one of the family-run workshops in the village of Gurna, near Luxor. These craftsmen are famous for 'turning' stone on primitive lathes or hand-carving blocks using…

Condition & Value

The stone shows a beautiful natural patina with some minor surface abrasions consistent with age. The integrity of the integral feet is excellent, which is rare for this material. The slight irregularities in the lid fit confirm its hand-carved, non-industrial origin.