Egyptian Alabaster Jar with Removable Lid - 3" - Made in Egypt

Egyptian Alabaster Jar with Removable Lid - 3" - Made in EgyptAncient pharaohs prized fine objects rendered in alabaster, deeming them indispensable on earth and in the afterlife. Oriental Alabaster, which is a much harder stone, similar to marble, and which today is only used for machine made products. Egyptologists refer to "Oriental alabaster" (marble) as alabaster, and it was this material that was extensively used by the Egyptians in sarcophagi, in the linings of tombs, in the walls and ceilings of temples,

Ancient pharaohs prized fine objects rendered in alabaster, deeming them indispensable on earth and in the afterlife. Oriental Alabaster, which is a much harder stone, similar to marble, and which today is only used for machine-made products. Egyptologists refer to "Oriental alabaster" (marble) as alabaster, and it was this material that was extensively used by the Egyptians in sarcophagi, in the linings of tombs, in the walls and ceilings of temples, and in vases and sacrificial vessels.

• Sustainably crafted in Cairo, Egypt by skilled multi-generational artisans.
  
• Size: 3 inches by 3 inches tall
• Made of alabaster. This jar is fragile and should be handled with care.
  
• These are individually carved giving it a rustic look that is uncommon in mass produced decorative jars.
• The color, size, and thickness will vary slightly as they are individually handmade.