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Royal vessel of the reign of Pepi II

Old Kingdom
ca. 2289–2255 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 103
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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