Egypt/Delta/Lower Egypt

6th Dynasty

Tomb of Qar Junior

Amphora

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Outside Gley 1 8/104 inside 2.5YR 4/6

46 cm high including stopper, 14 cm diameter base, max diameter body 27 cm. Stopper height 11cm, max diameter 19 cm

Transport/Storage

Light horizontal combing on exterior. Nile mud cap bears impressed circles and seal impression with the name and titles of Qar (Junior). Traces of white pigment on exterior.

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700°C - 850°C