Container

1911.02.0013

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Artifact Identification Container   (1911.02.0013)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
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  3. Containers
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  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date New Kingdom, 1570 – 1070 BCE
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 18.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 8.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 6.2 cm
Weight 523 g
Measuring Remarks 6.2 cm is the diameter of the rim.
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding?, Firing, Throwing
Munsell Color Information Brownish Orange (5 YR 5/6) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

Jar of the XVIII Dynasty found at Sawama.

Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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