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Dummy jar
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1–2
2960–2649 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Hierakonpolis, 471
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height x width: 6.8 x 2 cm (2 11/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number98.1723
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionFaience dummy jar. It has a faded and worn blue-green glaze. It is a tall ovoid jar with an unusual upper body. The base is flat. It is crude modeling.
Disposed of December 28, 1906.
Disposed of December 28, 1906.
ProvenanceFrom Hierakonpolis, 471. 1898: Excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account, given to the MFA by the Egyptian Research Account.
(Accession date: November 1, 1898)
(Accession date: November 1, 1898)