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Obsidian cosmetic vessels

Obsidian cosmetic vessels





Artist : Anonymous


Material : Obsidian, Gold
Acquisition : (1916)
Item 30 on 32
Ancient Egypt
Container

Vitrine : V01

Area related
El-Lahun (Egypte)

Description   

Obsidian, probably imported from Ethiopia, was a rare commodity. Vessels made of this material are found mostly in burials of royal women.
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Obsidian cosmetic vessels
Anonyme
Sithathortyunet (Sat-Hathor-Iounit)