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Object Number
971-37-50/11358
Display Title
Vial. Two compartments. Opaque blue glass. Globular base. 3 handles; two att
Descriptions
Object Description
Vial. Two compartments. Opaque blue glass. Globular base. 3 handles; two attached from either side of body with third bail handle at top. Ribbon of glass added in spiral design around vase. In good condition. From a grave site (probably) and used to hold oil for use of the dead.
Inventory Description
Glass bottle, blue, 2 chambers, pedestal base, loop handle extends over top
Classification
- Bottle Glass
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Egypt
Materials
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 18.5 x 9 x 2.5 cm (7 5/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
971-37-50/11358
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