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Written by: Daniel VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 212743
Ancient EgyptianUnguent Vessel
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Ancient Egyptian |
|---|---|
| Date | Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985–1773 BCE) |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt |
| Medium | Travertine (Egyptian alabaster) |
| Dimensions | 9.2 × 7.4 × 7.3 cm (3 5/8 × 2 15/16 × 2 7/8 in.); Jar: 8.8 × 7.3 × 7.2 cm (3 1/2 × 2 7/8 × 2 7/8 in.); Lid: 0.5 × 7.4 × 7.3 cm (1/4 × 2 15/16 × 2 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Africa |
| Type | Vessel |
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Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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