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Clay vessel: E.P.550

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Description

Pot most probably used as a lid in a pot burial (part of object E.P.549). The pot is made from Nile silt and features rope marks around the exterior of the vessel.

Measurements and weight

Diameter 43.3 x 63.3 cm

At the moment, this record does not display units or type of measurements. We will rectify this as soon as possible.

Dating

Old Kingdom
-2686 BC - -2160 BC

Materials used in production

clay Ceramic

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.P.550
Primary reference Number: 131173

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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