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Beaker and lid from a foundation deposit

Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose III
1479–1425 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Abydos

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number03.1817a-b
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionAlabaster; heavy, slightly hollowed inside. Inscription colored blue.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, temple M 90. 1903: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1903)