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Vessel in Mycenean (Greek) style: E.5.1928

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Current Location: Gallery 20

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Vessel in Mycenean (Greek) style

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Egyptian faience 'stirrup' vase, in imitation of a Mycenaean IIIC 'stirrup' vase. Moulded, perhaps joined at maximum diamter. Decoration in black paint under glaze, band of linear motif - opposed slanting lines - around shoulder and three bands with row of dots down centre on top of shoulder. False spout and handles nbroken off.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.5 cm
Length: 7.3 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1928) by Hornblower, G. D., OBE

Dating

Eighteenth Dynasty
New Kingdom
Circa -1550 - Circa -1295

Techniques used in production

Drilled

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.5.1928
Primary reference Number: 52479
Oldadmincategory: FG
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 16 May 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

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

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