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Libation Bowl

1911.02.0025

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Artifact Identification Libation Bowl   (1911.02.0025)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date New Kingdom – Late Egyptian, 1342 – 525 BCE
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 6.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 4.5 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 62 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Throwing
Munsell Color Information Light Reddish Brown (2.5YR 5/4) -Discoloration on exterior. Grayish Reddish Orange (2.5YR 5/6) -Interior. Grayish Reddish Orange (2.5YR 6/6) -Base.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda 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.

Artifact History

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

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