Oinochoe Fragment

29-71-181

From: Egypt | Mit-Rahineh

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number 29-71-181
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture East Greek | Milesian
Provenience Egypt | Mit-Rahineh
Locus Rm200.20
Period Middle Geometric Period
Date Made 850-745 BCE
Section Egyptian
Materials Ceramic
Technique Painted
Description

Fragment of an oinochoe, probably from shoulder area. Buff paste; cream surface with black design. Interior unglazed. Decoration in dull black glaze on exterior. Above, on cream ground, are parts of 3 hatched triangles above 3 wheel painted lines. In the middle, a broad band of glaze. Below, on the cream ground, 3 wheel painted lines, with an area of solid glaze beneath. Very hard, fine, medium brown clay with pink core.

Credit Line The Eckley B. Coxe Jr. Expedition to Mit-Rahineh (Memphis), Egypt, 1915-1920
Other Number M6247 - Field No SF

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