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Alabastron

Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
664–525 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tell Defenneh

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height x diameter: 6.3 x 3 cm (2 1/2 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.717
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

ProvenanceFrom Tell Dafana (Daphnae), camp. 1886: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 1, 1887. (Accession date: June 1, 1887)