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Long-necked flask with horizontal loop handles

Egyptian
New Kingdom, reign of Thutmose III to Dynasty 20
1479–1070 B.C.

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height x diameter: 23.1 x 24.4 cm (9 1/8 x 9 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.554
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionThe body of this jar is squat and ovoid. It has a disc base, tall neck, and rolled and everted rim. There are two loop handles on either side of the body.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)