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Spherical cosmetic jar
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2061–1784 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
H. 10 cm, Diameter 8.5 cm
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.506
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On display at Houston Museum of Natural Science, TX, May 17, 2013 – March 31, 2027
On display at Houston Museum of Natural Science, TX, May 17, 2013 – March 31, 2027
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionSmooth, but unpolished, large piece missing from rim, body cracked.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.