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Jar: E.105.1902

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Current Location: In storage

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Broad symmetrical water-jar. Nile silt with sand and coarse straw, with reddish brown (2.5 YR 5/4) wash. Thrown, the base shaped with a tool. The wash obscures the shape of the tool marks.

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 0.141 m
Length: 0.191 m

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Method of acquisition: Given by Egypt Exploration Fund

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Accession number: E.105.1902
Primary reference Number: 63592
Oldadmincategory: P
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 6 March 2018 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

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

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