Jar
Ancient Egyptian
-3050–-2630
- Medium
- Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
- Dimensions
- 18.6 × 14.5 × 14.5 cm (7 5/16 × 5 3/4 × 5 3/4 in.)
- Genre
- vessel
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
stoneTravertinevesselfirst dynastyalabasterancient artegyptianancientcalciteearly dynastic (egyptian)
About
Egyptian alabaster is a form of limestone (calcite) that is found in the eastern desert of Egypt. It was favored for cosmetic and ritual offering dishes because of its beautiful color and translucent quality.
