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Ancient Egyptian · Predynastic Period–Old Kingdom, Naqada II–Dynasty 6 (about 3500–2181 BCE) · Art Institute of Chicago
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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 dishes because of its beautiful color and translucent quality.
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- Maker
- Egyptian
- Date
- Predynastic Period–Old Kingdom, Naqada II–Dynasty 6 (about 3500–2181 BCE)
- Medium
- Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
- Dimensions
- 11 × 22.8 × 22.3 cm (4 5/16 × 8 15/16 × 8 3/4 in.)
- Place of origin
- Egypt
- Held by
- Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · On view · Gallery 50
- Credit line
- Gift of Henry H. Getty, Charles L. Hutchinson, and Norman W. Harris
Image: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0
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