a turquoise inlay is utilized for the eye
creating the appearance of a jeweled necklace or pectoral
Made from elements separately worked then assembled
This particular celt stands out for its elegant proportions
the eyes and mouth incised
An Egyptian Alabaster Miniature Amphora, Old Kingdom, ca. 2649 - 2150 BCE Jewelry - Earrings a turquoise inlay is utilizedThis miniature amphora with a rounded bottom and cylindrical body has a short neck and small everted rim, and two small lug handles on the shoulders. Medium: Alabaster Dimensions: Height: 2 1 8 inches (5. 4 cm) Condition: Chip to the rim, otherwise intact and in very good condition. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Joan Conway Crancer, St. Louis, Missouri, acquired from Galerie du Sycomore, Paris, 8 November 1990.