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Amphoriskos, Jar

1911.02.0011

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Artifact Identification Amphoriskos, Jar   (1911.02.0011)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
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  2. Containers
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Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Predynastic to First Dynasty
Date N/A
Culture Egyptian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 12.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 8.3 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 194 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Throwing, Slipping, Firing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Baines & Málek. Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon, 1980.

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

Petrie, W. M. Flinders.
Corpus of Prehistoric Pottery and Palettes. British School of Egyptian Archaeology, 1921 .

Petrie, W. M. Flinders. Corpus of Proto-Dynastic Pottery. British School of Egyptian Archaeology, 1953.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction no

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