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Ancient Egyptian

Jar

Early Dynastic Period–Old Kingdom, Dynasty 1–8 (about 3000–2160 BCE)
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
18.6 × 18.6 cm (7.3 × 7.3 in)

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

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