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Coarse cylindrical beaker
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, El-Kab
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 12.5 cm (3 9/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number97.1043
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionShort, cylindrical beaker with slightly concave sides; slightly carinated, everted rim; flat base. Coarse Nile silt; wet smoothed; white deposits on exterior; surface worn. Rim chipped and nicked.
ProvenanceFrom Elkab. 1897, excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account , assigned to the Egyptian Research Account in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the ERA in response for contributions.