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Storage jars
Storage jars
Artist : Anonymous


Material : Alabaster
XVIIIème dynastie
Item 22 on 45
Ancient Egypt
Container (Jarre)

Vitrine : 1 (Ref. 01a)

Area related
Qurna (Egypte)



Description   

These vessels, made of Egyptian alabaster and serpentine, were used to store expensive cosmetic oils. Four are inscribed with the name of Tuthmosis III. One has the name and titles of Hapshepsut, his aunt and co-ruler until year 21 of his reign.
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