Ointment Jar of Sithathoryunet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1887–1813 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 3, BSAE excavations 1914, Obsidian, gold, H. with lid 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in); greatest Diam. of jar 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.), Used by both men and women, cosmetics were an important part of ancient Egyptian beautification and the hoped-for rejuvenation of the dead. This vessel likely contained a salve or ointment for the skin
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Ointment Jar, Sithathoryunet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca, 1887–1813 B.C, Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb, BSA Tomb 8, Chamber E, box 3, BSAE excavations 1914, Obsidian, gold, H, lid, 8.6 cm, 3 3/8, greatest Diam, jar 6.7, 2 5/8, men, women, cosmetics, important part, ancient Egyptian beautification, hoped, rejuvenation, dead, vessel, contained, salve, ointment, skin
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