Archaeology & Antiquities
Vessel in the Form of an Ostrich Egg
Permanent Exhibition
Details
- Author / creator
- Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18
- Object type
- Archaeology
- Date or period
- c. 1540–1296 BCE
- Dimensions summary
- Diameter: 8.2 cm; Diameter of mouth: 3.5 cm; Overall: 8.6 cm
- Site or findspot
- Abydos, Egypt
- Cultural period
- Ancient
About this object
Both ancient Egyptian men and women loved cosmetics. Unguents, oils, and perfumes made from aromatic plant resins and gums were obtained at great cost from distant lands. The objects identified with cosmetics were given lavish treatment. Here the fanciful form is an ostrich egg.
Materials and technique
Travertine
