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EGYPTIAN STEATITE BOWL
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ca. 2000 BC; Egyptian. A large crème coloured steatite bowl comprising a deep squat body, a flat circular base and a thick out-turned rim. This bowl is made even more beautiful by the stone’s natural striations. Steatite, or soapstone, was used to create a variety of objects typical of the Egyptian world. Steatite was so favoured because it was possible to carve elaborate shapes in the soft stone. The carved object could then be dipped in a silica-based glaze and fired to making it harder and thereby suitable for religious of domestic use. This technique allowed the ancient Egyptians to make beautiful vessels such as this one which were sturdier than glass or ceramic, but could take more fantastical shapes. Excellent condition. Size: L:100mm / W:155mm ; 1.2kg; Provenance: From the private collection of a Kent gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK /European art markets.
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ca. 2000 BC; Egyptian. A large crème coloured steatite bowl comprising a deep squat body, a flat circular base and a thick out-turned rim. This bowl is made even more beautiful by the stone’s natural striations. Steatite, or soapstone, was used to create a variety of objects typical of the Egyptian world. Steatite was so favoured because it was possible to carve elaborate shapes in the soft stone. The carved object could then be dipped in a silica-based glaze and fired to making it harder and thereby suitable for religious of domestic use. This technique allowed the ancient Egyptians to make beautiful vessels such as this one which were sturdier than glass or ceramic, but could take more fantastical shapes. Excellent condition. Size: L:100mm / W:155mm ; 1.2kg; Provenance: From the private collection of a Kent gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK /European art markets.
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