Fragment of an Inscribed Vessel

New Kingdom

ca. 1184–1070 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 122

Storage jars and amphorae often bore inscriptions identifying their contents and the place delivering the provision. Of the inscription written on this vessel, only the name Amunnakht remains.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Fragment of an Inscribed Vessel
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 20
Date: ca. 1184–1070 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Medinet Habu, Workmen's Huts near KV 55 (site 18) or between KV 18 and KV 21, or from chip heaps in same branch of Valley, Davis/Ayrton excavations, 1907–08
Medium: Pottery
Dimensions: l. 15 cm (5 7/8 in); w. 10 cm (3 15/16 in)
Credit Line: Gift of Theodore M. Davis, 1909
Object Number: 09.184.208
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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