Art Institute of Chicago (Egyptian) · vessel
Ointment Jar with Lid
Description
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.
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- ARTIC-id 135186 tier-2
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