Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III, ca. 1479–1425

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Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III, Serpentinite, gold leaf, H. cm (4 1/4 in); diam. cm (3 7/16 in), In Theban tomb paintings dating to Dynasty 18, servants are sometimes shown anointing guests with perfumed oils and ointments stored in small stone jars. A set of similar cosmetic jars highlighted with gold foil

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