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Spouted Jar

2040–1648 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom

(2040–1648 BCE)
Medium
Nile silt ware
Measurements
Diameter: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Diameter of mouth: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.); Overall: 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1915.49
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Not on view
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A bulbous, terracotta-colored vessel tapers toward a narrow, rounded base. A wide circular opening sits at the top, while a short spout with a large hole projects from the shoulder. Heavily textured with deep pits and irregular ridges, the coarse, hand-formed clay shifts between warm orange and dusty tan. Dark, smoky discolorations mottle the weathered exterior, accentuating its rugged, rustic appearance.

Spouted Jar

2040–1648 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE)

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