Vase

Description

One of five alabaster (calcite/travertine) vases found together in a wooden box - this one being cylindrical: Ancient Egyptian, Upper Egypt, Abydos, Grave F.228, 6th Dynasty, c.2494 - 2181 BC

Museum reference

A.1909.525.28

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Vase

Date

6th Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Ancient Egyptian

Style / Culture

6th Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Ancient Egyptian

Materials

Travertine

Collection place(s)

Abydos, Upper Egypt, Egypt, Northern Africa

Exhibitions

• Ancient Egypt Rediscovered (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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