Jar
Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI 2345 BCE-2181 BCE
Medium
Nile silt clay
Measurements
11.0 × 12.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented by the Committee of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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