Egyptian aragonite slab with seven holes for cosmetic ointments. Each hollow is labelled with the name of the cosmetic ointment in hieroglyphics, now partially worn away. The wearing on the slab suggests the equipment was extensively used by a right-handed person. Wellcome Collection [2560×1703]
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Very cool, it seems like the writing would still be legible if the translator were experienced and given we have context. I wonder what they were. Heck given that we have medical texts from several eras I imagine we could even remake some of them.
Belonged to a ancient salesman.