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

each with a convex domed top and gently sloping sides tapering toward a flat base

and a flat base

Bubastis became particularly important when its rulers ascended the Egyptian throne

the stone was believed to guard against intoxication and promote virtue

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

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