Royal vessel of the reign of Pepi II
Unknown
ca. 2289–2255 B.C. · Travertine (Egyptian alabaster) · Egyptian Art
The thick walls of stone vessels helped to keep cool the valuable cosmetic oils and ointments they frequently held, and their exquisite workmanship and high quality underlined the precious nature of the contents. This toilet vessel bears the cartouches of Pepi II.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 2289–2255 B.C.
- Medium
- Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
- Department
- Egyptian Art
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1912
