Vessel

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Vessel

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Date
Archaic Period/Old Kingdom, Dynasty 1–3 (3050–2630 BCE)
Medium
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Culture
Egypt
Department
Arts of Africa
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
130077

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Egyptian alabaster is a form of limestone (calcite) that is found in the Eastern Desert of Egypt. It was favored for cosmetic and ritual offering fishes because of its beautiful color and translucent quality.

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Credit line
Gift of Henry H. Getty, Charles L. Hutchinson, and Norman W. Harris
Provenance
The Art Institute of Chicago, acquired in Egypt, 1892; price reimbursed by Henry H. Getty and Charles L. Hutchinson, 1892.

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Object type
AAT300193015

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