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Carved wooden fish showing the cartouche of Intef VII (Nub-Kheper-Ra) from the 17th Dynasty c.1580-1550 BC. Cosmetic dishes are often in the form of the Nile fish Tilapia Nilotica, which is easily distinguished by its arrangement of fins as well as its general shape.  In some examples the dish had a hinged lid.


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