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1926.02.0233

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Artifact Identification Jar   (1926.02.0233)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Distribution & Transportation Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Containers
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Predynastic
Date 41st – 36th century BCE
Culture Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 30.9 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 15.2 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 1550 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing--Reduction

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
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. Corpus of Prehistoric Pottery and Palettes. British School of Egyptian Archaeology, 1921.

Petrie, W. M. Flinders. Corpus of Proto- Dynastic Pottery. British School of Egyptian Archaeology, 1953.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction no

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