Ivory Unguent Box of Queen Nefertari. Dimensions: H. 3 cm (1 3/16 in); Diam. 5 cm (1 15/16 in); Greatest W. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 19. Reign: reign of Ramesses II. Date: ca. 1279-1213 BC. This lenticular box with a sharp shoulder and flat swivel lid sits on a cylindrical foot. Around the outer edge of the lid and on one of the flat surfaces for the knobs used to close the container are incised circles. The tiny figure of a hedgehog, associated with the cycle of death and rebirth, sits in front of the other knob. On the lid are the cartouches of Ramesses II and his first principa
GLIX-115-PAM9K8
Magyarország
Kollekció
GLIX Prime
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Album, Album
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Ivory Unguent Box of Queen Nefertari. Dimensions: H. 3 cm (1 3/16 in); Diam. 5 cm (1 15/16 in); Greatest W. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 19. Reign: reign of Ramesses II. Date: ca. 1279-1213 BC. This lenticular box with a sharp shoulder and flat swivel lid sits on a cylindrical foot. Around the outer edge of the lid and on one of the flat surfaces for the knobs used to close the container are incised circles. The tiny figure of a hedgehog, associated with the cycle of death and rebirth, sits in front of the other knob. On the lid are the cartouches of Ramesses II and his first principa