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Jar from a foundation deposit
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Tell Nabasha, Temple of Wadjet
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 8 cm (4 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.542
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Foundation deposits
DescriptionVessel of yellow-brown clay; with flaring rim and round bottom, upper part mended.
ProvenanceFrom Tell Nabasha, temple of Wadjet; 1887. Excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 24, 1887. (Accession date: June 24, 1887)