Vessel, Pottery flask, Egyptian
Country
Egypt
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Object detail
Description
Egyptian, small, wheel-thrown, cream coloured marl clay flask with burnishes. Small rounded base, globular rounded body, narrow neck, everted lip, and single loop handle. Complete and without decoration.
Classification
ARCHAEOLOGY Egyptian pot
Production place
Measurements
L135mm x W110mm x D110mm
Media/Materials description
Pottery, Marl Clay
Pottery vessel made of fired clay, complete or fragmented
Inclusions to make the clay less sticky, reduce shrinkage, increase resistance to thermal shock and strength prior to firing.
Pottery vessel made of fired clay, complete or fragmented
Inclusions to make the clay less sticky, reduce shrinkage, increase resistance to thermal shock and strength prior to firing.
Signature/Marks
E224
History and use
This pottery vessel held approximately 100 grey-brown lozenge-shaped objects of 2mm in length. These resemble the seeds of the genus Matricaria, a group of small flowers including chamomile. It is likely this vessel and its calming seeds were left as an offering at a Tomb, for use in the afterlife.
Associated person
Registration number
E40054.1
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