Cylindrical Vase

It is not known just what contents were intended to be contained in this tall jar. It could also have been used as a base for a short, roundbottomed jar.

• Medium: Egyptian alabaster
• Geographical Location: Saqqara, Egypt
• Dates: ca. 2675-2170 B.C.E.
• Period: Old Kingdom
• Dimensions: 14 x 7 7/8 in. (35.5 x 20 cm) Base: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
• Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 3MZM12, 24F
• Accession Number: 37.1750E
• Image: CUR.37.1750E_erg2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0, 10/16/2007