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Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, G 60
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x depth: 4.5 x 6.7 cm (1 3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number02.691
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe stone is thin and translucent. The base is flat, and the rim is plain. The neck is flaring. It is complete.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, G60. 1902: 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 on November 17, 1902. (Accession Date: November 17, 1902)