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Cosmetic Vessel

Cosmetic Vessel

TitleCosmetic Vessel
Datec. 1980–1901 BCE
Mediumanhydrite
ClassificationVessels
OriginEgypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

Themes: Entomological platesMineralogy & geology

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“Cosmetic Vessel” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1980–1901 BCE. It is executed in anhydrite and classified as vessels. In this archive it sits within the entomological plates, mineralogy & geology tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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