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Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker)

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

Medium
travertine
Measurements
Diameter of mouth: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.); Overall: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.813
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Description

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.

Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker)

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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