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Handle with inscription

Greek
Hellenistic Period
early 2nd century B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Naukratis

Medium/Technique Ceramic
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number88.1112
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ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionHandle of a Rhodian transport amphora with a rectangular stamp with the following letters:
ΕΠΙ...
Μ[ΟΥ]...
ΠΑ...Υ
This inscription most likely means "in the term of Archidamos, month of Panamos."
InscriptionsΕΠΙ
Μ[ΟΥ]
ΠΑ Υ
ProvenanceFrom Naukratis. 1886-7: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; December 22, 1887, presented to the MFA by the EEF. (Accession date: 1888).