Egyptian Alabaster Hedgehog Vessel
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Carved in the round with four stubby feet and hatched body, broad lip and with lug on the reverse. Cf. Vandier d’Abbadie, J., Les objets de toilette égyptiens au Musée du Louvre, Paris, 1972, p.95, no.370, for similar example in faience. 99 grams, 45 mm (1 3/4 in.).

Part of an old collection dating back to the 19th century. Ex property of a gentleman, acquired before the 1980s. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK.