Fitzwilliam Museum — Department of Antiquities (Egyptian) · vessel

alabastron

Source of record: Fitzwilliam Museum — Department of Antiquities (Egyptian) — catalogued by the holding institution. View the original record →

AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

An ancient Egyptian alabaster jar or vessel with a simple design.

The artifact is a small, elongated alabaster jar with a narrow opening. The shape is smooth and symmetrical, possibly used for holding oils or other precious liquids. The vessel lacks ornate decoration and is typical of utilitarian objects found in tombs or household settings.

unclear unknown good
Materials alabaster

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials LimestoneAlabaster
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