Funnel-Shaped Lid

Medium: Clay, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

• Esna, Egypt

Dates:ca. 1630–1539 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 4 5/8 x Diam. 4 5/16 in. (11.8 x 11 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity

Accession Number: 07.447.461

Image: CUR.07.447.461_erg2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
One of two hollow inverted funnel-shaped lids, slightly flattening out at base. Light brown clay, covered outside with a pink slip upon which three groups of one white band between two bands of red are painted, very carelessly, showing the pink between each two groups. Apparently complete. Perhaps covers for incense-braziers. Condition: Rim of foot and top slightly chipped.

Brooklyn Museum