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Mortar
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb D 115
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x depth: 10 x 11.6 cm (3 15/16 x 4 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7268
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Household
DescriptionThis vessel is a flat-based mortar of travertine (Egyptian alabaster) with straight sides that invert very slightly at the top to an unworked rim. Two oblong handles project from the top. The base is rather thick. It was once broken, but has been mended.
For an associated object (pestle) see: 01.7269
For an associated object (pestle) see: 01.7269
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, tomb D 115. 1901: 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: October 1, 1901)
(Accession Date: October 1, 1901)