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A work made of travertine (egyptian alabaster).

Bowl

Predynastic Period–Old Kingdom, Naqada II–Dynasty 6 (about 3500–2181 BCE)

Egyptian

Egypt

Egyptian alabaster is a form of limestone (calcite) that is found in the Eastern Desert of Egypt. It was favored for cosmetic and ritual offering dishes because of its beautiful color and translucent quality.

Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

Arts of Africa