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show me material from the old kingdom
Sure! Here are some objects related to the Old Kingdom:
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Godsvoorstellingen in de Oud-Aegyptische Pyramidetexten: This is a dissertation from 1916 about the representation of gods in the Old Egyptian Pyramid Texts.
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Wandmalerei: Fragment mit Fischfangszene: This small fragment of a wall painting depicts a typical fishing scene from the Old Kingdom. It shows a fish, possibly a tilapia, and the head and chest of a duck.
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Bauchiges Gefäß mit Spiraldekor: This vessel from the Naqada IIb-d period is decorated with spiral motifs and wave-like patterns. It was made from a special type of clay called Mergelton, which gives it a yellowish to light green color.
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Eiförmiges Gefäß: This decorated ceramic vessel from the Naqada II period features six ibexes between two bands of dotted lines. It was likely used as a funerary offering.
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Schminkpalette mit Vogelköpfen: This cosmetic palette from the Naqada II period is adorned with two bird heads and a perforation. It was probably used for applying makeup and might have been a burial item.
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