Fragmentary Ointment Jar Inscribed for Unas
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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)
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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
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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