Vessel fragment of Tell Basta Treasure

Third Intermediate Period

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This vessel fragment with rivets is part of the "Tell Basta Treasure," found in 1906 at the site of Tell Basta. It is likely a fragment from the body a shallow strainer used in a drinking service; a handle would have been attached by the rivets. (See 30.8.369 for a complete example). The ancient Egyptians would have used such strainers to filter out sediment from wine.

Vessel fragment of Tell Basta Treasure, Silver

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Vessel fragment of Tell Basta Treasure, Silver
Vessel fragment of Tell Basta Treasure, Silver

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