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Large piriform storage jar

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten
1349–1336 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Tell el Amarna

Medium/Technique Pottery (marl clay)
Dimensions Overall: 65 x 43 cm (25 9/16 x 16 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Museum purchase with funds given anonymously in honor of Dr. Rita Freed, Curator of the Department of Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art
Accession Number1997.143
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionLarge, piriform storage jar in marl clay.
ProvenanceFrom Tell el Amarna. 1923-4: excavated by EES; Given as an anonymous gift in honor of Dr. Rita Freed, Curator of the Department of Art of the Ancient World: Ancient Egyptian, Nubian and Near Eartern Art.