Jar
Old Kingdom – Middle Kingdom, Dynasties VII – mid XI 2181 BCE-2020 BCE
Medium
Nile silt clay
Measurements
28.9 × 14.7 cm diameter
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D210-1982
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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