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Clay flask: E.7.1962

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Clay flask, squat with tall neck, with wedjat-eye decoration in black and red.

Clay (Nile silt B) flask thrown on a wheel in several parts and with a join at the base of the neck. The exterior is covered with a pink wash that has been applied with a brush. There is painted decoration in black and red on the shoulder of the vessel in teh form of bands and wadjet eyes. The wadjet eye represents the eye of Horus and is a traditional Egypt motif which combines a human eye with the wings of a hawk (Horus being a Hawk). It represents health and well-bieng and is used to protect people. The flask comes from a burial which contained cups and beakers. The colour of the wash imitates the pinkish colour of Aswan clay. the vessel has a rounded base and does not stand upright unaided. The pot is in several fragments and has been restored.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 0.198 m
Height: 0.295 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1962) by Egypt Exploration Society

Dating

Roman
Circa 301 CE - Circa 400 CE

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Wheelmade

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.7.1962
Primary reference Number: 62966
Oldadmincategory: P

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

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

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