Fitzwilliam Museum — Department of Antiquities (Egyptian) · vessel

jar

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AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A small alabaster jar with a lid, featuring organic wrapping around the top.

The artifact is a small alabaster jar, possibly used for cosmetic or ceremonial purposes. The vessel is topped with a fitted lid and appears to have organic material wrapped around the neck, which may be remnants of linen or similar fabric. The alabaster shows slight discoloration but is otherwise intact, indicating well-preserved craftsmanship. Notable is the absence of visible inscriptions or carvings on the surface.

unclear unknown good
Materials alabasterorganic material

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Found at Egypt
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