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Middle Kingdom
A light blue stone called anhydrite came into use during the 12th Dynasty. The ancient Egyptians used stone jars to store perfumed oils, ointments, and cosmetics, items considered essential in life and the afterlife, at least for those who could afford them. This bowl was recovered from a tomb containing two burials, including that of a woman.
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Title: Bowl
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: late Dynasty 12–early Dynasty 13
Date: ca. 1878–1749 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Cemetery V, Tomb V21, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, 1904
Medium: Anhydrite
Dimensions: H. 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.); Diam. 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1904
Object Number: 04.18.49
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