Cup

1912.01.0012

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Cup   (1912.01.0012)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Food Service T&E
  4. :
  5. Drinking Vessels
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 26th Dynasty
Culture Egyptian, Greco-Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 12.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 11.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.3 cm
Weight 161 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Throwing
Munsell Color Information Yellowish Gray (10YR 8/2) -Main color. Grayish Yellow (5Y 8/4) -Yellow spots, interior of cup. Grayish Olive (5Y 4/2) -Dark spots, interior of cup.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon. James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982. PETRIE, W. M. F., Naukratis. Part I., 1884-5. Third Memoir of the Egypt Exploration Fund, London, 1886. GARDNER, E. A., Naukratis, Part II. Sixth Memoir of the Egypt Exploration Fund, London, 1888. Naukratis: Greeks in Egypt, The British Museum (online catalogue)

Artifact History

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

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