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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:New Years Flask
Date Made:644-525 BCE (Dynasty 26)
Type:Container
Materials:Turquoise green faience now faded to buff with traces of green
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:overall: 7 x 5 1/8 x 3 1/4 in.; 17.78 x 13.0175 x 8.255 cm
Accession Number:  MH 2000.244.INV
Credit Line:Lent by Madeline Eskesen (Class of 1939) in October 1937
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Lentoid vessel with narrow neck and flaring rim. Floral garland decoration on shoulder, and two small baboons at base of neck. Patches of white core material show in places. Called a "New Year's flask" because examples of this type often have an inscription with wishes for a beautiful New Year.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; animals; vessels; containers; drinking; pottery

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