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Unguent Vessel by Ancient Egyptian — VisualArtsDB

Unguent Vessel

Unguent Vessel

Ancient Egyptian

-2686–-1773

Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions: a (jar): 6.68 × 6.88 × 6.95 cm (2.63 × 2.71 × 2.74 in) b (lid): .53 × 6.83 × 6.85 cm (.21 × 2.67 × 2.70 in)
Genre: personal grooming / hygiene / cosmetic container
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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stoneTravertinepersonal grooming / hygiene / cosmetic containervesselfirst dynastyancient artcalciteearly dynastic (egyptian)

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