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Accession_Number E.23.23
Shape Jar
Shape_description Pear shaped jar with a pronounced lip, short neck, and pointed base, widest point has a ridge which is uneven.
Material Terracotta
Fabric Egyptian
Fabric_description Coarse, large inclusions. Original fabric not visible.
Munsell_color 2.5YR 7/3
Decoration Inscribed ring around the shoulder; turning marks?
Inscriptions
Condition Intact and complete; stained in places.
Technique/Style
Provenance
Period 3rd Intermediate Period: 22 dynasty
Date 945-871
Dating_details
Artist
Attribution
Image

2002.98.0181.jpg
Front view of an Egyptian jar on its side, showing the side profile.

2002.98.0182.jpg
Front view of an Egyptian jar on its side, showing the mouth.

2002.98.0183.jpg
Front view of an upturned Egyptian jar, showing the side profile.

2002.98.0184.jpg
Front view of an upturned Egyptian jar, showing the side profile.
Comparanda
Bibliography
Archive_Ref
Beazley_DB
Height 16.4
Diameters Rim 4.7; max. 8.5
Handle_height
Other_dims.
Location 3.1.1
Edited_by Leigh; Alexandra; Laura; Nichola
Date_edited 04.09.2002; 16.08.2004; 24.11.2004
The Ure Museum is part of
The University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading, RG6 6AH