Cleveland Museum of Art (Egyptian) · vessel
Alabastron
Description
[Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BCE)] Both ancient Egyptian men and women loved cosmetics. Unguents, oils, and perfumes made from aromatic plant resins and gums were obtained at great cost from distant lands. The objects identified with cosmetics were given lavish treatment.
Cross-references (2)
- Wikidata Q60778386 tier-1
- CMA-id 159061 tier-2
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