Container
1911.02.0040
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Container (1911.02.0040) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Predynastic, Pre-3050 BC |
| Culture | Egyptian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 14.4 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Diameter) | 6.3 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Diameter) | 4.9 cm |
| Weight | 237 g |
| Measuring Remarks | 4.9 cm is the diameter of the rim. |
| Materials | Ceramic--Terracotta |
| Manufacturing Processes | Handbuilding, Firing |
| Munsell Color Information | Strong Brown (2.5 YR 4/6) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| 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. Petrie, W. M. Flinders 1921 Corpus of Prehistoric Pottery and Palettes. British School of Egyptian Archaeology. Petrie, W. M. Flinders 1953 Corpus of Proto- Dynastic Pottery. British School of Egyptian Archaeology. Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Egypt Exploration Society |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |