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Vessel fragments

Third Intermediate Period
ca. 1070–712 B.C.
Not on view
These gilded silver vessel fragments are part of the "Tell Basta Treasure," found in 1906 at the site of Tell Basta. Most of the objects found were metal and pottery dating to the Ramesside period (ca. 1304–1200 B.C.). However, these pieces are thought to be later in date. They bear fragmentary inscriptions in raised hieroglyphs that read ". . .Khepri" and ". . .weary ones."

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Vessel fragments
  • Period: Third Intermediate Period
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 21–22
  • Date: ca. 1070–712 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Eastern Delta, Tell Basta (Bubastis)
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: A: H. 3 × W. 4 cm (1 3/16 × 1 9/16 in.); B: H. 2.5 × W. 2.3 cm (1 × 7/8 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
  • Object Number: 07.228.244a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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