Fragmentary Ointment Jar Inscribed for Unas

ca. 2371–2350 B.C.E.

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Object Label

Egyptian cleansing materials made the skin very dry, especially in the desert climate. Most Egyptians who could afford it followed daily washing with ointments rubbed into the skin. These ointments were often scented.

Caption

Fragmentary Ointment Jar Inscribed for Unas, ca. 2371–2350 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) high x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) diameter. Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.76E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.76E_front_PS2.jpg)

Title

Fragmentary Ointment Jar Inscribed for Unas

Date

ca. 2371–2350 B.C.E.

Dynasty

late Dynasty 5

Period

Old Kingdom

Geography

Possible place made: Saqqara, Egypt

Medium

Egyptian alabaster (calcite)

Classification

Vessel

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

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.76E

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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