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1911.02.0056

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Artifact Identification Jar   (1911.02.0056)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Containers
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Predynastic, 5000– 3000 BCE
Culture Egyptian

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 4.4 cm is the width of the rim
Materials Ceramic
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing
Munsell Color Information Strong Brown (2.5YR 4/6)

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
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.

Artifact History

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

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