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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
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