Egyptian Pink Stone Kohl Pot, Late Predynastic-Early Dynastic Period, 3100-2850 B.C. A pink marble or alabaster kohl pot of fusiform shape, two horizontal perforated handles to the shoulder and flat base. Cf. Aston, B.G., Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels: Materials and Forms, Heidelberg, 1994, p.120, shape 77. 114 grams, 54 mm high (1 1/4 in.). Acquired Paris, France, 1950-1970. Private collection of Madeline Meunier (1921-2009). with Christie's Millon, Paris, France, 16 December 2016, lot 50 (US$1,000-1,700). Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Christie's Millon catalogue pages. Versions of this style of vessel with shallow integral handles have been found in First Dynasty contexts at sites such as Saqqara and Abydos.

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