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Vessel
Egyptian
Late Period
760–332 B.C.
Findspot: Asia Minor, Cnidos?
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 3.4 x 8.2 cm (1 5/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Charles Bain Hoyt
Accession Number50.2304
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionFragmentary vase pale green of alabastron shape with two small vertical handles; decorated in relief in several horizontal bands separated by black lines; (from top down:) bands 1-3: floral motifs, bands 4 and 5: rows of animals. Missing: rim, part of neck, one handle, large part of body, bottom. Hoyt Collection no. 667.
ProvenanceSaid to come from Cnidos (Asia Minor).