Clay amphora: E.155.1913

Current Location: Gallery 19

Titles

Clay amphora

Entities

Amphora

Categories

Vessel

Description

Amphora, with decoration of figures and unitelligible inscription in relief. A note accompanying this object states that it was 'used for carrying water from the Nile by the women of the country'. The unusual figures, which cover the entire surface of the pot, date it to the Roman period. They include Pan, Bes, a ba bird and people wearing festival costumes. The script is unknown and probably magical.

Measurements and weight

Length: 46 cm

Find spot

Egypt

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1913) by Murray, A. G. W.

Dating

Circa 200 - Circa 350

Materials used in production

References and bibliographic entries

Roman Egyptomania page(s): 132 - 137

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.155.1913
Primary reference Number: 51644
Oldadmincategory: P
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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