Ointment Jar with Lid
Ancient Egyptian
-1985–-1773
- Medium
- Anhydrite
- Dimensions
- 5.7 × 4.5 × 4.4 cm (2 1/4 × 1 13/16 × 1 3/4 in.)
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
stonemiddle kingdompersonal grooming / hygiene / cosmetic containervesselritualsancient artegyptiantwelfth dynastyancientBeauty
About
The perfume and scented ointments that both men and women in ancient Egypt wore were also important in religious and funerary rites. This vessel typifies the classic form of ointment jar– with a flaring top and flat disk lid- that was used for over 3,000 years in Egypt.
