Wide-necked jar and lid naming Thutmose III
Unknown
ca. 1479–1425 B.C. · Anhydrite, gold · Egyptian Art
In Theban tomb paintings dating to Dynasty 18, servants are sometimes shown anointing guests with perfumed oils and ointments stored in small stone jars. A set of cosmetic jars highlighted with gold foil (26.8.29a, b–26.8.39) are associated with the grave goods of three foreign wives of Hatshepsut's nephew, Thutmose III. Most of these vessels are inscribed with the king's cartouche, marking them as royal gifts. The inscription on this jar reads: "the Good God, Menkheperre (Thutmose III)."
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- ca. 1479–1425 B.C.
- Medium
- Anhydrite, gold
- Department
- Egyptian Art
- Credit line
- Fletcher Fund, 1921
