Medium: Egyptian alabaster (calcite), pigment
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Dates:ca. 2288–2224 or 2194 B.C.E.
Dimensions: 5 7/8 × Diam. 4 5/8 in. (14.9 × 11.7 cm) 37.69Ea (base): 5 5/8 × Diam. 4 5/8 in. (14.3 × 11.7 cm) 37.69Eb (lid): 3/16 × Diam. 4 5/8 in. (0.5 × 11.7 cm)
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Accession Number: 37.69Ea-b
Image: 37.69Ea-b_PS9.jpg,
Catalogue Description: a. One cylindrical vessel in Egyptian alabaster inscribed for Neferkare Horus Netcher-Khaiw (Pepy II) Condition: a. Based chipped and the interior covered with dried unguent residue. Chip taken from the rim restored by gluing. b. One plain circular lid inscribed: Life to the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Neferkare-giver of life, stability and Dominion life Re forever. Condition: b. Some slight chips and scratching. Otherwise perfect.