Art Institute of Chicago
Vessel
Egyptian
- 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
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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- Object type
- AAT300193015
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