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pilgrim flask
Object Type
pilgrim flask
Museum number
EA30709
Description
Pottery pilgrim-flask with a circular biconvex body, two handles and a flared neck(damaged); the entire surface is covered with painted decoration(very worn).
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Semna (Nubia)
, water-wheel pit
Materials
pottery
Technique
painted
Dimensions
Height:
28.30 centimetres
Width:
22 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Condition
fair - neck damaged, surface worn
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Somers Clarke
Acquisition date
1899
Department
Egypt and Sudan
BM/Big number
EA30709
Registration number
1899,0513.1