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Miniature/model offering jar
Nubian
New Kingdom to Meroitic Period
1550 B.C.–A.D. 320
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Gebel Barkal, Building (Temple) B 600, room 602, sub.
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 3 cm (2 3/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.4865
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThis small jar is fashioned of a light reddish clay fabric. It has a flat, shaved base, a body with slight, high-set shoulders, and a haphazardly modeled flaring rim
Common in grave, tomb, and temple contexts, small vessels such as this example are often called "offering vessels" or, because of their small size, "model vessels." In ancient times they could be used for the presentation of offerings at a tomb or temple or as model offerings in and of themselves. Such vessels are most often made of medium to coarse grades of clay.
Common in grave, tomb, and temple contexts, small vessels such as this example are often called "offering vessels" or, because of their small size, "model vessels." In ancient times they could be used for the presentation of offerings at a tomb or temple or as model offerings in and of themselves. Such vessels are most often made of medium to coarse grades of clay.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal, Building (Temple) B 600, room 602, sub. 1916: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of the Sudan.
(Accession Date: September 8, 2006)
(Accession Date: September 8, 2006)