{"product_id":"ev2509","title":"An Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Granite Vessel, Pre Dynastic - Pro Dynastic Period, ca. 3200 - 2800 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant and finely carved Egyptian stone vessel, fashioned from variegated gray granite with prominent black veining. The body is ovoid with a gently tapering profile, terminating in a flattened base. The shoulder is rounded and surmounted by a wide, flat-rimmed mouth that exhibits subtle tooling marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo pronounced lug handles are symmetrically placed at midbody, each perforated laterally for suspension or securing a lid. The interior is carefully hollowed, with concentric drill marks visible, indicative of early stone-working techniques that employed copper drills and abrasive sand. This form and workmanship are consistent with high-status grave goods of the late Naqada III to early Dynastic period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Granite \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 3 in (7.62 cm) × Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The surface exhibits a fine, smooth ancient patina with attractive mineral deposits and surface variegation from burial. Minor edge chipping to the rim has been professionally restored; otherwise intact and in excellent condition. A well-balanced and highly attractive example of early Egyptian lapidary craft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e  H.W. Schafthausen private collection, Switzerland, acquired before 1980, thereafter private New England collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Primitivo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51820382519599,"sku":"EV2509","price":8763.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/EV2509_8.jpg?v=1756387414","url":"https:\/\/sandsoftimedc.com\/en-fr\/products\/ev2509","provider":"Sands of Time Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}