SUPERB BACTRIAN ALABASTER CHALICE. Ca. 2400 - 1900 BC. An alabaster chalice with a corseted cup and a flanged rim, set atop a tall stem that gradually flares towards the base. The polished surface is marked by natural veining in shades of brown and beige. A similar example sold for USD 16,250 at Christie's Live Auction 1915, Antiquities, 6 December 2007, Lot 61. Size: 140mm x 85mm; Weight: 585g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.