Vase in the Shape of Mother Monkey with Her Young, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, ca. 2255–2246 B.C., From Egypt, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), paint, resin and pigment, h. 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in); w. 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in); d. 7.6 cm (3 in), Inscribed with the name of Merenre I, fourth king of Dynasty 6. This charming composition alludes to motherhood and fertility and also to the exotic lands that provided rare ingredients for the oils and unguents contained in these vases
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Vase, Shape, Mother Monkey, Young, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, ca, 2255–2246 B.C, Egypt, Travertine, Egyptian alabaster, paint, resin, pigment, h, 18.6 cm, 7 5/16, w, 6.5, 2 9/16, d, 7.6, 3, Inscribed, name, Merenre I, fourth king, charming composition alludes, motherhood, fertility, exotic lands, provided rare, ingredients, oils, unguents contained, vases
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