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Clay water jug: E.28.1903

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 19

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Clay water jug

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Description

Jar, globular, with four miniature jars applied to the rim, quatrefoil mouth and foot, incised decoration around body.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 16.9 cm
Length: 21 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1903) by The Egyptian Exploration Fund

Dating

Eleventh Dynasty
12th Dynasty#
Middle Kingdom
-2119 - -1976

Materials used in production

Ceramic

Techniques used in production

Incised

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.28.1903
Primary reference Number: 50636
Oldadmincategory: P
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 28 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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