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<em>One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents</em>, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 49.52.7a-b_PS9.jpg)
One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 49.52.7a-b_PS9.jpg)
<em>One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents</em>, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 49.52.7a-b_PS9.jpg)

One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 49.52.7a-b_PS9.jpg)

<em>One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents</em>, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.49.52.1a-b_49.52.2a-b_49.52.3a-b_49.52.4a-b_49.52.5a-b_49.52.6a-b_49.52.7a-b_mummychamber_2015.jpg)

One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.49.52.1a-b_49.52.2a-b_49.52.3a-b_49.52.4a-b_49.52.5a-b_49.52.6a-b_49.52.7a-b_mummychamber_2015.jpg)

<em>One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents</em>, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 49.52.1a-b-.7a-b_GRPA_print_SL4.jpg)

One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 49.52.1a-b-.7a-b_GRPA_print_SL4.jpg)

<em>One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents</em>, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.49.52.1-49.52.7_wwg8.jpg)

One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , CUR.49.52.1-49.52.7_wwg8.jpg)

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One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

On View: Funerary Gallery 2, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
MEDIUM Faience
  • Reportedly From: Memphis, Egypt
    • DATES 305–30 B.C.E.
    PERIOD Ptolemaic Period
    DIMENSIONS 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 49.52.7a-b
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION One of seven blue-green faience ointment jars of semi cylindrical form, each with separate cover. Flat base, sides taper outward slightly to projecting rim, interior and exterior glazed; in single column down front of each jar inscription in purple blue glaze. Flat circular cover, with mortise; upright disk knob in center with purple-blue band extending on top of cover. Condition: In general, good. Glaze somewhat deteriorated. Three pieces broken off & repaired on rim. Knob repaired.
    EXHIBITIONS
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Funerary Gallery 2, Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Gallery, 3rd Floor
    CAPTION One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 49.52.7a-b_PS9.jpg)
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    <em>One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents</em>, 305–30 B.C.E. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.7a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 49.52.7a-b_PS9.jpg)

    TAGS

    Egypt
    Egyptian
    Faience
    Set of Seven Ointment Jars
    Ptolemaic Period
    Container
    Cosmetic Article
    Vessel
    Set
    Covers
    305-30 B.C.E.
    Blue green
    Inscription
    Memphis, Egypt

    TAGS

    Egypt
    Egyptian
    Faience
    Set of Seven Ointment Jars
    Ptolemaic Period
    Container
    Cosmetic Article
    Vessel
    Set
    Covers
    305-30 B.C.E.
    Blue green
    Inscription
    Memphis, Egypt

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