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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Jar
Date Made:3150-2628 BCE (Early Dynastic period)
Type:Container
Materials:Pottery
Place Made:Africa; Egypt; Abydos, Cemetery E, tomb 258
Measurements:H.: 5-1/2 inches; Mouth Diam.: 2-13/16 inches
Accession Number:  MH 1910.42.A
Credit Line:Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Globular jar with flat bottom, of light reddish brown clay, fine texture. Lip curls out and under.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; pottery; vessels; containers; jars

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