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Alabaster vase

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This attractive alabaster vase dates from either the Protodynastic Period or the very first dynasties. On each side, at the height of its maximum diameter, it is decorated with a motif representing a handle. The holes pierced through the two handles probably were intended for suspending the vase, which may have contained oils and perfumed cosmetics.

Present location

KMKG - MRAH [07/003] BRUSSELS

Inventory number

E.4664

Dating

PREDYNASTIC PERIOD (not before); EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD/THINITE PERIOD (not after)

Archaeological Site

TARKHAN

Category

VASE

Material

CALCITE/ALABASTER

Technique

HEWN; POLISHED; UNSPECIFIED STONE-TECHNIQUE

Height

19.9 cm

Width

11.6 cm

Diameter

10.5 cm

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