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Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art: Vase of Pepy II

Vase of Pepy II

Medium: Egyptian alabaster
Reportedly From: 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) Other (37.69Eb - Lid): 3/16 x 4 5/8 in. (0.5 x 11.8 cm)
Collections: Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle Eastern Art
Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Old Kingdom to 18th Dynasty, Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor
Accession Number: 37.69Ea-b
Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund