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Ancient Egyptian · Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE) · Art Institute of Chicago
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The perfume and scented ointments that both men and women in ancient Egypt wore were also important in religious and funerary rites. This vessel typifies the classic form of ointment jar– with a flaring top and flat disk lid- that was used for over 3,000 years in Egypt.
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