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Convex dish
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period
2960–2649 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tarkhan, Tomb 1973
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Diameter: 19.3 cm (7 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of British School of Archaeology in Egypt
Accession Number13.2810
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe stone is mottled white and clear. The base is flat, and the rim is plain. The surface is cracked. The rim is chipped. Otherwise, it is complete.
ProvenanceTarkhan, Tomb 1973