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Body fragments of a dish

Egyptian
New Kingdom
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sinai, Temple of Sarabit el-Khadim

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Height x width: 5.5 x 10 cm (2 3/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number05.190
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionLight blue, gray, and cream glazed faience body fragments of a dish. It is decorated with lotus flowers painted in black. There are two fragments total. The vessel has been repaired and glued together. The surface is worn.
ProvenanceFrom Sinai, Temple of Sarabit el-Khadim. 1905: Excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the Egypt Exploration Fund.