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Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker)

Source of record: Cleveland Museum of Art (Egyptian) — catalogued by the holding institution. View the original record →

Description

[Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12] Jars of this shape and material are common in Middle Kingdom tombs. This one, however, is inscribed with the Egyptian word <em>merhet</em>, which means "perfumed oil," and after thousands of years it still has traces of sweet-smelling resin.

Cross-references (2)

  • Wikidata Q79474997 tier-1
  • CMA-id 94495 tier-2
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