ointment vessels

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Scope note
Vessels made from materials such as stone, glass, or clay used to store ointments and oils. Ancient Egyptian ointment vessels were often lavishly decorated or shaped as delicate animals or young women, symbolizing rebirth or regeneration.
ointment vessels
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024