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Concave beaker

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height x diameter: 11.5 x 11.2 cm (4 1/2 x 4 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number02.695
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionThe base is flat, and the rim is rolled and everted. It is heavy and coarse. It has wavy horizontal veining. The rim is chipped. Otherwise, it is complete.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos. 1902: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund on November 17, 1902. (Accession Date: November 17, 1902)