Fitzwilliam Museum — Department of Antiquities (Egyptian) · vessel

amphora

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 vessel made of stone with a visible handle.

The artifact is a stone vessel, likely an alabaster jar, with a rounded body and a wide mouth. It features a single prominent handle attached to the side. The surface appears smooth and has a consistent white color, indicative of a polished finish. The vessel shows typical crafting styles associated with everyday utilitarian objects in ancient Egypt.

daily life unknown good
Materials alabaster

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Materials AlabasterCalcite
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