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Cosmetics, Perfume, & Hygiene in Ancient Egypt
For the ancient Egyptians life was a celebration, and so, just as one would want to look one's best at any party, personal hygiene was an important cultural value. The Egyptians bathed daily, shaved their heads to prevent lice or other problems...
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Roman Perfume Bottle
Roman glass perfume bottle. 1st-2nd century CE. Provenance unknown. (Archaeological Museum of Pavia, Italy).
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Roman Amber Perfume-pot
A perfume-pot made from amber and depicting cupids and a panther. Roman, Aquileia, 100-120 CE. (British Museum, London)
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Athlete Perfume Bottle
A perfume bottle in the form of a Greek athlete in the action of tying a victory ribbon around his head. c. 540 BCE. (Agora Museum, Athens)
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Roman Clear Glass Perfume Bottles
Roman glass perfume bottles. 1st-2nd century CE. Provenance unknown. (Archaeological Museum of Pavia, Italy).
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Roman Perfume Containers
Roman spherical perfume containers in coloured glass. 1st-2nd century CE. Provenance unknown. (Archaeological Museum of Pavia, Italy).
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Roman Glass Perfume Containers
Roman spherical perfume containers in coloured glass. 1st-2nd century CE. Provenance unknown. (Archaeological Museum of Pavia, Italy).
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Roman Coloured Glass Perfume Bottles
Roman coloured glass perfume bottles. 1st-2nd century CE. Provenance unknown. (Archaeological Museum of Pavia, Italy).
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Roman Coloured Glass Perfume Bottles
Roman coloured glass perfume bottles. 1st-2nd century CE. Provenance unknown. (Archaeological Museum of Pavia, Italy).
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Egyptian Perfume Bottle
Cosmetics jar, c. 1479-1425 BCE, Found in Thebes, Egypt.
Pharaoh exhibit - Cleveland Museum of Art
