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Ointment Vessel with Lid by Ancient Egyptian — VisualArtsDB

Ointment Vessel with Lid

Ointment Vessel with Lid

Ancient Egyptian

-1550–-1295

Medium: Serpentinite
Dimensions: 12.7 × 11.6 × 11.6 cm (5 × 4 9/16 × 4 9/16 in.)
Genre: personal grooming / hygiene / cosmetic container
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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