British Museum — Department of Egypt and Sudan · vessel

amphora

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Description

A Chian amphora of pale pink pottery, the exterior discoloured to patches of grey and white by salt action. The tall cylindrical neck is flanked by a pair of handles. The swelling body tapers to a peg-foot. The vessel is damaged, with a hole in the upper body.

Connections

Found at Tell Dafana

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA18677 tier-2
  • BM-Registration 1887,0101.1238 tier-2
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