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Concave beaker with lid
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2134 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, El Kab
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 17 x 12.6 cm (6 11/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number97.1018
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe base is flat, and the rim is flattened and everted. It is broken and mended. It is complete.
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.