Vessel
Archaic Period–Old Kingdom, Dynasty 1–3 (about 3050–2630 BCE)
Alabaster
6.3 × 6.3 cm (2.5 × 2.5 in)
SEE IT IN PERSON
Not currently on view
In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
Egyptian alabaster is a form of limestone (calcite) that is found in the Eastern Desert of Egypt. It was favored for cosmetic and ritual offering fishes because of its beautiful color and translucent quality.
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