Model of Helical Shell

• Medium: Faience
• Geographical Location: Egypt
• Dates: ca. 1836-1700 B.C.E.
• Dynasty: late XII Dynasty-early XIII Dynasty
• Period: Middle Kingdom
• Dimensions: 1 3/16 x 1 7/8 in. (3 x 4.7 cm)
• Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 3MZK10, Shelf E
• Accession Number: 82.170.3
• Image: CUR.82.170.3_erg2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0, 11/26/2007

Catalogue Description:
One green glazed faience model of a helical shell. Condition: Abrasions at and bottom and along edges with the addition of a large chip missing on the ribbing of the shell.