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cosmetic-jar
Object Type
cosmetic-jar
Museum number
EA2629
Description
Anhydrite cosmetic-jar.
Cultures/periods
12th Dynasty
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Egypt
Materials
anhydrite
Dimensions
Diameter:
4.70 centimetres
Height:
3.80 centimetres
Weight:
122 grammes
Location
Not on display
Condition
fair
Department
Egypt and Sudan
BM/Big number
EA2629
Registration number
.2629
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
BS.2629
(Birch Slip Number)