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Clay Bes Jar: E.20.1971

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Current Location: Gallery 19

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Clay Bes Jar

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Description

Bes jar

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 11.3 cm
Diameter: 8 cm
Height: 12.2 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1971) by Egypt Exploration Society

Dating

Late Period
Circa -664 - Circa -332

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Thrown

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.20.1971
Primary reference Number: 63023
Oldadmincategory: P
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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