Alabaster beaker of great beauty, elegant form and slenderness. It was used to keep ointments and perfumes; the body of the vase becomes gradually thinner, ending in a point, while the double-rim is open and wide.
Present location |
MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID |
Inventory number |
34353 |
Dating |
6TH DYNASTY (not before); OLD KINGDOM; MIDDLE KINGDOM (not after) |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
VASE |
Material |
CALCITE/ALABASTER |
Technique |
HEWN; POLISHED |
Height |
12.5 cm |
Diameter |
3.5 cm |