Cylindrical Vase from the Burial of King Djoser

• Medium: Egyptian alabaster
• Geographical Location: Djoser Step Pyramid complex, South Tomb, Room L, Saqqara, Egypt
• Dates: ca. 2675-2625 B.C.E.
• Dynasty: III Dynasty
• Period: early Old Kingdom
• Dimensions: 24 5/8 x 8 13/16 in. (62.5 x diam. 22.4 cm)
• Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, EXHIBITION-3, ECAMEA-3G31
• Accession Number: 34.976
• Image: CUR.34.976_erg2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0, 10/24/2008

Catalogue Description:
Large calcite (alabaster) vase of cylindrical form with slightly flaring rim. The vase is undecorated and is of a well-known form of Early Dynastic stone vases. Undecorated. The rim flares slightly. Condition: Rim has one large chip, otherwise perfect.