Ointment Jar, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit

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Ointment Jar, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 3, Burial B 4, Between head of coffin and wall, 1915–16, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), H. cm (5 3/8 in.); Diam. cm (4 9/16 in.), The shape of this tall, flaring jar first appeared during the Pyramid Age, more than 1000 years before this example was made. Originally, it probably had a round, flat lid and was used to store a cosmetic oil or ointment for moisturizing the skin

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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