Fragmentary Ointment Jar Inscribed for Unas
Description
Object Label: Egyptian cleansing materials made the skin very dry, especially in the desert climate. Most Egyptians who could afford it followed daily washing with ointments rubbed into the skin. These ointments were often scented. Caption: Fragmentary Ointment Jar Inscribed for Unas, ca. 2371–2350 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) high x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) diameter. Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.76E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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.
An alabaster jar featuring an inscribed cartouche.
The artifact is a cylindrical alabaster jar likely used for holding oils or perfumes. It features an inscribed cartouche with visible hieroglyphs. The surface is smooth and well-preserved, indicating careful craftsmanship typical of the period.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.76E tier-2
- BKM-Object 3958 tier-2
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