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Alabastron, 305-222 BC (travertine)
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Alabastron, 305-222 BC (travertine)
500213 Alabastron, 305-222 BC (travertine) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); Diameter - w:3.30 Overall - h:22.90 Stopper - h:4.50 cm (h:1 3/4 inches) Body - h:19.10 w:2.50 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: 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. The luxurious obsidian and gold beaker hints at the precious contents it once held. Others are fanciful in form, such as an ostrich egg. The god Bes, patron god of cosmetics, himself is the subject of a colorful jar. The delicately carved human face and the head of a giraffe decorated elaborate ivory cosmetic spoons.
); John L. Severance Fund; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 22911624
© John L. Severance Fund / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact C03rd C04th Ptolemaic Dynasty
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This print showcases an exquisite Alabastron, dating back to the Egyptian Ptolemaic Period between 305-222 BC. Crafted from travertine, this ancient artifact is a testament to the Egyptians' love for cosmetics and luxury. Both men and women in ancient Egypt cherished aromatic plant resins and gums, which were transformed into unguents, oils, and perfumes at great expense. The Alabastron itself was treated with opulence, evident in its luxurious obsidian and gold beaker design. This vessel once held precious contents that were highly valued by its owner. Other cosmetic containers of the time took on fanciful forms such as ostrich eggs or depicted the patron god of cosmetics himself - Bes. Amongst these remarkable artifacts are also delicately carved ivory cosmetic spoons adorned with intricate human faces and even giraffe heads. These spoons served as both functional tools for applying cosmetics but also as decorative pieces showcasing the skillful craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian artisans. Now housed within the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this Alabastron serves as a window into a bygone era where beauty rituals played an essential role in society's daily life. Its preservation allows us to appreciate not only its aesthetic appeal but also gain insight into the cultural significance placed on personal adornment during one of history's most fascinating periods - Ancient Egypt under Ptolemaic rule.
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