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Unguent Jar by Ancient Egyptian — VisualArtsDB

Unguent Jar

Unguent Jar

Ancient Egyptian

-332–-30

Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions: 16.8 × 12.7 × 12.7 cm (6 5/8 × 5 × 5 in.)
Genre: personal grooming / hygiene / cosmetic container
Museum: Art Institute of Chicago

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jarstoneTravertinepersonal grooming / hygiene / cosmetic containervesselptolemaicancient artgreco-roman (egyptian)calcite

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