Bowl used as lid

Unknown

3rd–late 2nd century B.C. · Pottery · Egyptian Art

This bowl served as the lid for the large jar 13.180.34b. Analysis of residue indicates the bowl probably once a material rich in bovine collagen, perhaps a thick beef broth or jelly.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–late 2nd century B.C.

Medium

Pottery

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1913