Bottle

1926.02.0228

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Artifact Identification Bottle   (1926.02.0228)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Containers
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 17th dynasty, 1600 BCE
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 31.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 10.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 10.5 cm
Weight 1,155 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Firing, Handbuilding,
Munsell Color Information Light Reddish Brown (10R 6/4) -Red discoloration. Light Brown (7.5YR 5/6) -Clay body. White (10YR 9/.5) -White discoloration.

Research Remarks

Published Description

This cylindrical pot from the XVII Dynasty, recovered at C, is among the pottery types in use when Jacob, his sons and grandsons were in Egypt. - Unknown, n.d.

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.

Artifact History

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

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