Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · vessel

Large Sealed Storage Jar New KingdomSheikh Abd el-Qurna

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Description

New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, reign of Thutmose II–Early Joint reign, ca. 1492–1473 B.C. Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), linen, mud. Jar: H. 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.); Diam. 30.5 cm (12 in.); Lid: diam. 9.7 cm (10 1/16 in.). From: Tomb of Hatnefer and Ramose (below TT 71), Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations, 1935–36. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1936.

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Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116252189 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 36.3.82a, b tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 543959 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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