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Ancient Egyptian

Unguent Vessel with Lid

Middle Kingdom–early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–early Dynasty 18, about 1985–1425 BCE
Hematite
7.8 × 7.5 cm (3.1 × 3 in)

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