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Ritual vessel (hes-jar)

Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period to Old Kingdom, Dynasty 1–
2960–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Osiris-Khentyamentyu Temple, area 215

Medium/Technique Pottery (Nile silt clay)
Dimensions Height x diameter: 23 x 11 cm (9 1/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number03.1955
ClassificationsVessels

ProvenanceFrom Abydos, Osiris-Khentyamentyu Temple, area 215. 1903: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1903)