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Concave cosmetic beaker
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2061–1784 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Rifeh
Medium/Technique
Serpentinite
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 11.2 x 8.4 cm (4 7/16 x 3 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number07.546
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On display at Houston Museum of Natural Science, TX, May 17, 2013 – March 31, 2027
On display at Houston Museum of Natural Science, TX, May 17, 2013 – March 31, 2027
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe base is flat, and the rim is plain and squared. The surface is worn. It is complete.
ProvenanceFrom Deir Rifa. 1907: excavated in Egypt by the Egyptian Research Account, division of finds with Egyptian government; October 10, 1907: awarded to the MFA through subscription to the Egyptian Research Account.