Fragmentary Ointment Jar Inscribed for Unas

Medium: Egyptian alabaster (calcite)

Geograhical Locations:

• Saqqara, Egypt

Dates:ca. 2371–2350 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) high x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) diameter

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum

Accession Number: 37.76E

Image: 37.76E_front_PS2.jpg,

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.

Brooklyn Museum