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Clay cup: E.2.1962

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Clay cup or goblet, with decoration in white.

Clay cup or goblet; made out of an Egyptian Nile silt clay (Nile silt B) and with painted linear decoration in white, and random splashes of paint. The vessel was thrown on a wheel and there is a red wash outside. There is a single incised line around the middle. This is typical of a form of drinking cup of the so-called Ballana period of Nubian culture, in that he displays a simple red and white ware with geometric decoration. It is quite distinct from the so-called Meroitic material, which has more complex and often floral/pictoral designs. The vessel is complete. It was found in a grave in the cemetery of Qasr Ibrim (grave 193.151).

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 0.111 m
Height: 0.138 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1962) by Egypt Exploration Society

Dating

Roman
Circa 300 CE - Circa 600 CE

Materials used in production

Clay

Techniques used in production

Wheelmade

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.2.1962
Primary reference Number: 62961
Oldadmincategory: P

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 18 July 2025

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

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