Vase with globular body and perfectly rounded base, carved from a single block of black stone, with a simple, elegant profile. The circular top opening features a wide, flat lip. The handles, similar to cylindrical ears, are drilled on both sides and placed on either side of the vessel's shoulder. Serpentine Egypt, Late Predynastic - Early Thinite period, 3100 - 2900 B.C. D. 8 cm (at handles) and H. 4 cm Provenance for these 3 lots: Jean Roudillon Collection