Collection
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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Pot with Beveled Rim

ca. 1630–1539 B.C.E.

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Object Label

Egyptian potters often introduced new shapes that flourished for only a few generations. By studying the changes in pottery design, archaeologists are able to date vessels to specific periods and sometimes to individual dynasties. Pots like this vessel, with its beveled rim and squat, carinated body, are unique to the Second Intermediate Period.

Caption

Pot with Beveled Rim, ca. 1630–1539 B.C.E.. Clay, slip, 2 3/16 x 2 15/16 in. (5.5 x 7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1728E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Pot with Beveled Rim

Date

ca. 1630–1539 B.C.E.

Dynasty

late Dynasty 12 to Dynasty 17

Period

Second Intermediate Period

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Clay, slip

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

2 3/16 x 2 15/16 in. (5.5 x 7.5 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.1728E

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