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Vessel

A work made of travertine (egyptian alabaster).
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of travertine (egyptian alabaster).

Date:

Archaic Period/Old Kingdom, Dynasty 1–3 (3050–2630 BCE)

Artist:

Egyptian

About this artwork

Egyptian alabaster is a form of limestone (calcite) that is found in the Eastern Desert of Egypt. It was favored for cosmetic and ritual offering fishes because of its beautiful color and translucent quality.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Africa

Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Title

Vessel

Place

Egypt (Object made in)

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3050 BCE–2630 BCE

Medium

Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

Dimensions

5.5 × 9.9 × 9.9 cm (2 3/16 × 3 7/8 × 3 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Henry H. Getty, Charles L. Hutchinson, and Norman W. Harris

Reference Number

1892.17

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