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Cylindrical beaker
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1
2960–2770 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, S 630
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height: 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number13.2724
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe stone from which this cylindrical beaker was made has brown and white horizontal bands that complement the vessel's shape. The base is flat, and the rim is rolled and everted. the vessel is complete and in excellent condition.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, S630. 1911: 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. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)