Collection
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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Alabaster Jar

ca. 2008–1630 B.C.E., or 1539–1292 B.C.E.

Caption

Alabaster Jar, ca. 2008–1630 B.C.E., or 1539–1292 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X249.64.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Alabaster Jar

Date

ca. 2008–1630 B.C.E., or 1539–1292 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 18

Period

Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Egyptian alabaster (calcite)

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X249.64

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