Ointment jar

Unknown

ca. 1850–1640 B.C. · Travertine (Egyptian alabaster) · Egyptian Art

This vase was found in a group with a string of beads and a Tell el-Yahudiya juglet (now in Cairo JE 60 263) with three zones of decoration. Such juglets have been excavated in Tell el-Dab'a strata F and E3, dated generally to ca. 1710-1650 B. C.. According to the shape, the vase could, however, also be earlier (heirloom?).

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1850–1640 B.C.

Medium

Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1933