Vase of Pepy II

• Medium: Egyptian alabaster
• Geographical Location: Saqqara, Egypt
• Dates: ca. 2288-2224 or 2194 B.C.E.
• Dynasty: VI Dynasty
• Period: Old Kingdom
• Dimensions: 5 9/16 x 4 5/8 in. (14.2 x 11.8 cm) (Lid): 3/16 x 4 5/8 in. (0.5 x 11.8 cm)
• Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, CONSERVATION, 6F
• Accession Number: 37.69Ea-b
• Image: 37.69Ea-b_NegGRPA_cropped_SL3.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
a.One cylindrical vessel in Egyptian alabaster inscribed for Neferkare Horus Netcher-Khaiw (Pepy II) Condition: a. Based chipped and the interior covered with dried unguement reside (?). Chip taken from the rim restored by gluing. b.One plain circular lid inscribed: Life to the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Neferkare-giver of life, stability and Dominion life Re forever. Condition: b. Some slight chips and scratching. Otherwise perfect.