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Ancient Egyptian

Vessel

Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4–6 (about 2613–2181 BCE)
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
7.39 × 7.31 cm (2.9 × 2.9 in)

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

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