An Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Granite Vessel, Pre Dynastic - Pro Dynastic Period, ca. 3200 - 2800 BCE Vessels symmetrical cutting surface that tapers

symmetrical cutting surface that tapers gracefully to a pointed tip

(48 cm) on modern cord

this heart scarab has no borehole and is uninscribed on the base

2002/2003 National Gallery of Victoria at Federation Square

The base preserves traces of an offering formula

An Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Granite Vessel, Pre Dynastic - Pro Dynastic Period, ca. 3200 - 2800 BCE Vessels symmetrical cutting surface that tapersAn 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. Two pronounced lug handles are symmetrically placed at midbody, each perforated laterally for suspension or securing a lid. The interior is