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1911.02.0040

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Artifact Identification Container   (1911.02.0040)
Classification/
Nomenclature
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Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Predynastic
Date Pre-3050 BC
Culture Egyptian
Location Not on Exhibit

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 Under Review
Materials Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description 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

Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction No

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