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Ancient Egyptian

Vessel

Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5–6 (about 2494–2181 BCE)
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
6 × 3.8 cm (2.4 × 1.5 in)

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

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