Alabaster

The use of alabaster in Egypt dates back to the Pharaonic era of Egyptian history. The ancient Egyptians used this beautiful material for a myriad of purposes. It was used in making basic household objects, sacrificial items and funerary purposes such as for canopic jars or sarcophagi. A wide range of items made of stunning Egyptian alabaster were buried with the infamous king. Of them were beautiful alabaster perfume jars. Each item is unique and represent different periods of Egyptian innovation and creativity. Alabaster was one of the ancient Egyptians most widely used materials and is still a largely popular stone, used today in modern Egypt. At Swan Bazaar we have the finest Egyptian antiquities for sale.