Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker), 1980-1801 BC. Jars of this shape and material are common in Middle Kingdom tombs. This one, however, is inscribed with the Egyptian word merhet , which means "perfumed oil," and after thousands of years it still has traces of sweet-smelling resin.

Size: 3347px × 3532px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 12, 1980-1801, art, bc, cleveland, dynasty, egypt, heritage, kingdom, middle, museum, travertine, unknown, vessels

Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker), 1980-1801 BC. Jars of this shape and material are common in Middle Kingdom tombs. This one, however, is inscribed with the Egyptian word merhet , which means "perfumed oil," and after thousands of years it still has traces of sweet-smelling resin.

How we Work

Contribute

Legal

Contact Us

Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker), 1980-1801 BC. Jars of this shape and material are common in Middle Kingdom tombs. This one, however, is inscribed with the Egyptian word merhet , which means &quot;perfumed oil,&quot; and after thousands of years it still has traces of sweet-smelling resin.

How we Work

Contribute

Legal

Contact Us

Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker), 1980-1801 BC. Jars of this shape and material are common in Middle Kingdom tombs. This one, however, is inscribed with the Egyptian word merhet , which means "perfumed oil," and after thousands of years it still has traces of sweet-smelling resin.