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Miniature jar/stand

Miniature jar/stand
 Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI 2345 BCE-2181 BCE

Medium
Nile silt clay
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by the Committee of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
Nile silt clay
Measurements
5.0 × 4.9 cm diameter
Place/s of Execution
Egypt
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D217-1982
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by the Committee of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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