How do I create a rule to delete old unread email?

I thought this would be easy to set up, but I can't find the right parameters in the Rules setting of Mail. I want to create a rule that deletes emails that remain unread after a period of time like 3-6 months. Can someone tell me how to set this up? Do I need to set it up separately for each email account? Thanks!

After deleting from a smart mailbox you need to use the Mailbox ➙ Erase Deleted Items menu option:

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