# hes vase

> type of ritual vase used in Ancient Egypt during purification ceremonies and libations (liquid offerings), whose shape corresponds to the hieroglyph ḥs (hes), meaning "praise" or "favor"

**Wikidata**: [Q133847726](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133847726)  
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