Two-handled globular jar

Unknown

ca. 1886–1070 B.C. · Pottery · Egyptian Art

Two-handled globular jar — Unknown

This large two-handled storage jar is from the houses east, north, and west of the pyramid of Amenemhat I. The black coating on the interior suggests that it migt have been used at some point for mummification or embalming, then perhaps re-used for storage.

Artist
Unknown
Date
ca. 1886–1070 B.C.
Medium
Pottery
Department
Egyptian Art
Credit line
Rogers Fund,

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