Fragmentary Ointment Jar Inscribed for Unas

• Medium: Alabaster
• Geographical Location: Egypt
• Dates: ca. 2371-2350 B.C.E.
• Dynasty: late V Dynasty
• Period: Old Kingdom
• Dimensions: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) high x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) diameter
• Inscriptions: Inscribed for Horus Wadj-tawy the Nsw-bity, Unas
• Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
• Exhibitions:
  • To Live Forever: Art and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt (February 12, 2010 through May 2, 2010)
• Accession Number: 37.76E
• Image: 37.76E_top_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2006

Catalogue Description:
One cylindrical alabaster vessel with flat top. Flaring rim and base. Inscribed for the Horus Wadj-tawy the Nsw-bity, Unas. Condition: The rear of the vessel is completely broken off—almost down to the bottom. Front edge of the foot is much chipped.