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Collection Online as of October 7, 2026

A ceramic vessel takes a rounded, cup-like shape with an uneven, rock-like texture in reddish-brown. It tapers from a wide, jagged rim to a rounded base. A large section of the rim is broken away on the left, revealing a thinner interior wall. The coarse exterior features small pits and lighter mineral deposits, while deep shadows accentuate its rugged, hand-formed appearance against the dark background.

Drinking Cup

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom , Dynasty 12

(2040–1648 BCE)
Nile silt ware
Diameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.)
Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1915.43
Location: Not on view
  • Berman, Lawrence M., and Kenneth J. Bohač. Catalogue of Egyptian Art: The Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1999 Reproduced: p. 165; Mentioned: p. 165
  • {{cite web|title=Drinking Cup|url=false|author=|year=1980–1801 BCE|access-date=07 October 2026|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

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