Full Record |
| Title |
alabaster cosmetic jar |
| Collection |
Artworld: Oriental Museum |
| Artist |
Pepi II/Neferkare I, King |
| Date |
2278 - 2184 BCE |
| Description |
Alabaster concave-sided jar with wide foot and rim, used for storing cosmetics. The front of the jar is inscribed with the names of Pepi II framed by a sky-symbol at the top with a was-sceptre at either side.
The rim has been repaired. Used for storing cosmetics. |
| Cultural Context |
Egyptian |
| Id Number Former Accession |
N2055 |
| Inscription |
Egyptian, hieroglyphic, incised on front |
| Location Creation Site |
Misr |
| Location Current Repository |
The Oriental Museum |
| Subject |
receptacle/vessel, jar, inscription, king, cosmetica |
| Measurements |
14.3 x 17.7 x 14.6 cm |
| Relation References |
Aston, B. G. 1994. Ancient Egyptian stone vessels: materials and forms. Heidelberg: Heidelberger Orientverlag, p. 104 |
| Rights |
Oriental Museum, University of Durham, Durham, 2002. All Rights reserved |
| Rights Owner |
OM |
| Style Period |
Old Kingdom, 6th Dynasty, Pepi II/Neferkare I |
| Work Type |
jar |
