Squat Jar

Culture: Ancient Egyptian
Period: possibly Gerzean period (Naqada II), c.3500–3200 BCE
Period: possibly Old Kingdom, 2686–2160 BCE
Dynasty: Dynasty 2, 2890–2686 BCE
Date: 3100–2920 BCE
Material: Hornblende diorite
from: Egypt, Africa
Classification: Containers, stone & mineral
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 313
Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (14 x 21.6 x 14 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 27:1924

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