Jar

Culture: Ancient Egyptian
Period: possibly Gerzean period (Naqada II), c.3500–3200 BCE
Period: possibly Early Dynastic period (Egyptian), c.3000–2686 BCE
Dynasty: Dynasty 1, 2960–2770 BCE
Date: 3500–2890 BCE
Material: Serpentinized peridotite
from: Egypt, Africa
Classification: Containers, stone & mineral
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 313
Dimensions: 6 3/16 x 3 7/16 in. (15.7 x 8.7 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 297:1916

- 1916
Dikran G. Kelekian Works of Art & Antiquities, New York, New York [Dikran G. Kelekian (1868–1971)]

1916 –
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased from Kelekian Works of Art & Antiquities [1]

Notes:
[1] Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, December 15, 1916.

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