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Alabastron

Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–24
1070–712 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Dendara, Animal catacombs

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number98.1028
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionThere is a small boss on each side. The base is rounded. It is discolored. The top is broken off.
ProvenanceFrom Dendara, animal catacombs. 1898: excavated by William Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; presented to the MFA at the general meeting of the EEF.
(Accession Date: November 1, 1898)