Ointment jar and lid naming Thutmose III

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ca. 1479–1425 B.C. · Serpentinite, gold leaf · 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 similar 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), given life." For a jar of similar shape from the same tomb group, see 26.8.1a, b.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1479–1425 B.C.

Medium

Serpentinite, gold leaf

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1921