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Cylindrical beaker 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: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number03.1818
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Foundation deposits
DescriptionHeavy, alabaster cylindrical model vessel, slightly hollowed inside. Inscription with the names of the king, colored blue.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos. 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)