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Senwosret (?), Oil jar

Middle Kingdom

ca. 1950–1850 B.C.

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Title: Senwosret (?), Oil jar

Period: Middle Kingdom

Dynasty: Dynasty 12, early - mid

Date: ca. 1950–1850 B.C.

Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, tomb west of the tomb of Senwosretankh, Pit 3, Burial chamber of owner, MMA excavations, 1933–34

Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

Dimensions: h. 5 cm (1 15/16 in); d. 4 cm (1 9/16 in)

Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1934

Accession Number: 34.1.161

Chronology

Egypt, 2000-1000 B.C.

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