Ointment jar of Sithathoryunet
Object type: Ointment jar, Sithathoryunet
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III
Date: ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions: h. with lids 9.3- 9.7 cm (3 11/16- 3 13/16 in);
diam. of lids 6- 7 cm (2 3/8- 2 3/4 in)
diam. of bases 3.9- 4.4 cm (1 9/16- 1 3/4 in)
Geography: From    Egypt Fayum Entrance Area Lahun
Locale: Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8)
Excavation: BSAE excavations 1914
Credit line: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Henry Walters Gift, 1916
Accession year: 1916