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Bowl inscribed for King Scorpion
Egyptian
Predynastic, Dynasty 0, reign of King Scorpion
3100 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 6.4 x 12.1 cm (2 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number98.1011
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionRetaining some of its original blue pigment, this vessel carries a rough inscription of the name of King Scorpion.
ProvenanceFrom Hierakonpolis. 1898: Excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account, given to the MFA by the Egyptian Research Account.
(Accession date: November 1, 1898)
(Accession date: November 1, 1898)