<em>Vase of Pepy II</em>, ca. 2288–2224 or 2194 B.C.E. Egyptian alabaster (calciate), pigment, 5 7/8 × Diam. 4 5/8 in. (14.9 × 11.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.69Ea-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 37.69Ea-b_PS9.jpg)

Vase of Pepy II

Medium: Egyptian alabaster (calciate), 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.

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