A Biblical "Beehive" Alabaster Jar and Lid, Hellenistic - early Roman Period, ca. 3rd century BCE - 1st century CE Price - $1000 - $5000 each tied with a series

each tied with a series of carefully structured knots

Condition: Intact and in very good condition overall with light surface wear

it is modern strung on a 14-karat gold link chain

Bubastis became particularly important when its rulers ascended the Egyptian throne

A Biblical "Beehive" Alabaster Jar and Lid, Hellenistic - early Roman Period, ca. 3rd century BCE - 1st century CE Price - $1000 - $5000 each tied with a seriesThis compact calcite alabaster vessel is a classic example of the beehive unguent jars manufactured in southern Arabia during the height of the incense trade. Finely turned from banded alabaster, the vessel narrows gently from its wide base before tapering toward a small, straight neck fitted with a domed lid. Pierced lugs project at mid body and again from the lid, allowing the vessel to be tied closed for secure transport and storage. The form and