Large Sealed Storage Jar

Unknown

ca. 1492–1473 B.C. · Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), linen, mud · Egyptian Art

This alabaster jar was found in the tomb of Hatnefer (36.3.1), the mother of Senenmut (36.3.252). The jar lid was held in place with a piece of linen cloth tied with a length of linen cord secured with a stamped mud seal.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1492–1473 B.C.

Medium

Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), linen, mud

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1936