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Provenance: Collection of George and Julianne Alderman
while the vivid turquoise adds a bright accent that would have signaled taste and status
combining functionality with ornamental beauty
(retired 1972
consistent with age
A pair of Egyptian Alabaster Ear Plugs, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1550 - 1295 BCE Medium - Stucco Provenance: Collection of George andA fine and rare pair of Egyptian earrings or ear plugs, hand carved from warm, creamy alabaster. Each is formed with a domed, mushroom shaped head and a short cylindrical post, the softly polished surfaces and balanced proportions reflecting accomplished ancient lapidary skill. Stone examples of this type are quite rare, as most known ear plugs from the New Kingdom were produced in faience or glass. The choice of alabaster, a material valued for its
