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Fragment of a vessel rim or handle with the head of a bearded man in relief
Egyptian
Hellenistic Period (Ptolemaic dynasty)–Roman Imp
Findspot: Egypt, San el-Hagar
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 13.8 x 13.2 cm (5 7/16 x 5 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number86.907
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThis crudely made handle of course, unglazed red-brown clay, is decorated with the head of a beared man. Over the man's head is a large honeysuckle motif in a sqaure frame.
ProvenanceFrom San el-Hagar. 1885: excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the EEF in the division of finds by the Egyptian government; voted to the MFA at EEF general meeting; sent over