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Short cylindrical beaker
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
3850–2960 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 4.4 x 7.9 cm (1 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.545
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe base is flat, and the rim is rolled and everted. The stone is a yellowish to brown color. Part of the surface is unsmoothed or battered. The rim is slightly chipped. It is complete.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)
(Accession date: June 28, 1872)