Lot 43
Ancient Middle East, South Arabia, Qatabanian culture, ca. 3rd century BCE to 1st century CE. A squat beehive-shaped jar with thick walls and an accompanying lid, all hand-carved from honey-yellow alabaster with dark veining that becomes visible when placed next to a light source. The vessel exhibits a flared base, a bell-shaped body with a pair of nubbin handles, and a lid that rests comfortably within the rim. Vessels like this example were perhaps used for storing petite trinkets or medicinal ingredients. Size (w/ lid): 3.1" W x 3.4" H (7.9 cm x 8.6 cm)
Beehive vessels like this one have been found at several sites throughout Arabia, with most coming from Yemen, although similar examples have been found as far afield as Bahrain. These vessels were made to hold oily unguents, frankincense, and myrrh. As a result, they are often found along trade routes like the Nabataean route in the Negev.
Provenance: ex-Doris Gottlieb Brickner and Dr. Manuel Gottlieb collection before 2000
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#172509
- Condition: Lid is likely not original to the vessel body, but both vessel and lid are ancient and of the period stated. Chips and abrasions to lid and body, with very light encrustations within body cavity. Great veining visible on body when placed next to a light source.
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