Illustrated Bible History

Ancient Egyptian Customs - Bottles



Egyptian Bottles Egyptian Bottles
Various kinds of Egyptian bottles of glass and earthenware. From specimens in the British Museum.
Carrying Skin Water Bottles Carrying Skin Water Bottles
Mode of carrying skin water bottles by ancient Egyptians.
Bottles and Vases Bottles and Vases
Various kind of ancient Egyptian bottles and vases from specimens in the British Museum. These were made of alabaster, glass, porcelain or hard stone. These bottles were usually used for holding ointments.
Case Of Bottles Case Of Bottles
An ancient Egyptian case containing bottles and supported by a stand. This specimen from the Berlin Museum was believed to have belonged to a medical person or from a toilet of a Theban lady.