Fitzwilliam Museum — Department of Antiquities (Egyptian) · vessel

alabastron

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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 with a smooth, polished exterior.

The artifact is a finely crafted alabaster jar featuring a bulbous body with a narrow neck and a slightly flared rim. The surface is smooth and polished, highlighting the natural veining of the alabaster. The vessel is well-preserved, with no visible inscriptions or decorations, which was typical for utilitarian objects during various Egyptian periods.

decorative unknown excellent
Materials alabaster

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Found at Egypt
Materials Alabaster
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