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Cosmetic Jar

1926.02.0245

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Artifact Identification Cosmetic Jar   (1926.02.0245)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Toilet Articles
    3. :
  3. Beauty Supplies
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Late Period, 26th Dynasty
Date 664 – 525 BCE
Culture Egyptian
Location On Exhibitin the Egypt exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 5.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 4.1 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 126 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Stone--Alabaster
Manufacturing Processes Carved

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Baines & Málek. Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon, 1980.

Brewer, Douglas J. Ancient Egypt: Foundations of a Civilization. Harlow: Pearson Longman, 2005, p. 166, Figure 9.10.

James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction no

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