Ointment pot, Egypt, 2000-100 BCE
- Made:
- 2000-100 BCE in Egypt
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Tall alabaster ointment pot, Egyptian, 2000BC-100BC
Egyptian vessels from this era vary in size and shape. Very small jars held expensive liquids such as opium suspended in oil. Large jars stored wine and household ingredients. The tapered bases of oil jars such as this could be pushed into the ground to keep the jar upright. This example is made from alabaster. Other materials used included wood, clay, metal and glass.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A634855
- Materials:
- alabaster (calcium sulphate) and complete
- Measurements:
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overall: 205 mm x 65 mm x 65 mm, 65 mm, .56 kg
- type:
- ointment pot
- credit:
- Sotheby's
