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Ointment pot, Egypt, 2000-100 BCE

Egyptian vessels from this era vary in size and shape. Very small jars held expensive liquids such as opium suspended in oil. Large jars stored wine and household ingredients. The tapered bases of oil jars such as this could be pushed into the ground to keep the jar upright. This example is made from alabaster. Other materials used included wood, clay, metal and glass.

maker: Unknown maker

Place made: Egypt

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Ointment pot, Egypt, 2000-100 BCE

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Ointment pot, Egypt, 2000-100 BCE

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