An Egyptian diorite bowl (or possibly granite), with sloping sides and standing on a flattened base.
 
Early Dynastic-Old Kingdom, 1st-3rd Dynasty: Circa 3100-2600 B.C.
 
Very Fine condition
Width 6.1 cms (2.4 ins). Height 4 cms (1.6 ins).
 
Provenance: See Lot 6; Bonhams Antiquities sale 7 July 2022 (part). Acquired by the previous owner prior to 2006.