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1911.02.0056

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Artifact Identification Jar   (1911.02.0056)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
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  2. Containers
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  3. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Predynastic
Date 5000– 3000 BCE
Culture Egyptian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 15.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 6.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 4.4 cm
Weight 190 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Ceramic
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.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction No

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