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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Model vase
Date Made:1570-1070 BCE (New Kingdom)
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:Ceramic; earthenware
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:H.: 2-3/8 inches; Max. Diam.: 1-15/16 inches; Mouth Diam.: 3/4 inches
Accession Number:  MH AES.XA.17
Credit Line:Source and date of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Object with small opening in top of round body on narrow stem, with slightly flaring base and uneven, whorled bottom. Dull red clay. Function of object uncertain: most likely a model vase, not a stopper as previously identified.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; pottery; vessels; containers

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https://museums.fivecolleges.edu/detail.php?t=objects&type=ext&id_number=MH+AES.XA.17

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