Egyptian Jug and Lid Based on Cypriot Bilbil
ca. 1514–1400 B.C.E.
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Object Label
Cypriot jugs called bilbils seem to have been used to export opium, but Egyptian carvers adopted the familiar long-necked, round-bodied vessel to hold oils and other liquids.
An ancient example from Cyprus is also exhibited in this case.
An ancient example from Cyprus is also exhibited in this case.
Caption
Egyptian Jug and Lid Based on Cypriot Bilbil, ca. 1514–1400 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 6 1/16 x Diam. 4 7/8 in. (15.4 x 12.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.252Ea-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Title
Egyptian Jug and Lid Based on Cypriot Bilbil
Date
ca. 1514–1400 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 18
Period
New Kingdom
Geography
Place made: Egypt
Medium
Egyptian alabaster (calcite)
Classification
Dimensions
6 1/16 x Diam. 4 7/8 in. (15.4 x 12.4 cm)
Credit Line
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
37.252Ea-b
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