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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
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
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)
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)