Vase of Pepy I
ca. 2338–2298 B.C.E.
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Caption
Vase of Pepy I, ca. 2338–2298 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 37.70Ea - Vessel: 5 1/4 x Diam. 5 13/16 in. (13.4 x 14.7 cm) 37.70Eb - Lid: 3/8 x Diam. 5 3/8 in. (0.9 x 13.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.70Ea-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Title
Vase of Pepy I
Date
ca. 2338–2298 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 6
Period
Old Kingdom
Geography
Reportedly from: Thebes, Egypt
Medium
Egyptian alabaster (calcite)
Classification
Dimensions
37.70Ea - Vessel: 5 1/4 x Diam. 5 13/16 in. (13.4 x 14.7 cm) 37.70Eb - Lid: 3/8 x Diam. 5 3/8 in. (0.9 x 13.7 cm)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
37.70Ea-b
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