Vessel fragment

Third Intermediate Period
ca. 1070–712 B.C.
Not on view
Discovered in 1906 at the site of Tell Basta, this fragment comes from the body of a vessel that was likely part of a wine service, perhaps used in temple festivals. It is incised with an inscription that reads ". . . before Hathor, lady of [Byblos]."

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Object Information
  • Title: Vessel fragment
  • 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: H. 2.8 × W. 3.8 cm (1 1/8 × 1 1/2 in.)
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
  • Object Number: 07.228.245
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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