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Old Kingdom
The thick walls of stone vessels helped to keep cool the valuable cosmetic oils and ointments they frequently held, and their exquisite workmanship and high quality underlined the precious nature of the contents.
This toilet vessel bears the cartouches of Pepi II.
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Title: Royal vessel of the reign of Pepi II
Period: Old Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 6
Reign: reign of Pepi II
Date: ca. 2289–2255 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions: H. 14 × Dia. 14.5 cm (5 1/2 × 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Object Number: 12.182.17
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