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Ancient Egyptian

Vessel

Early Dynastic Period–Old Kingdom, Dynasty 1–6 (about 3000–2181 BCE)
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
13.3 × 11 cm (5.2 × 4.3 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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