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Stone Bird Vase | |
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Title/s | Stone Bird Vase |
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Description | Stone hanging vase in the form of a bird. The handles are drilled through to allow a rope or cord to support the vessel. The inside of the stone is also drilled to allow for liquid or perhaps a ground substance to be placed inside. The bird is shown in a simple form with two drill-holes for eyes. It appears to be leaning forward as if eating or pecking at something. |
Field Collection | Hierakonpolis Egypt |
Dimensions |
height 5.4
cm |
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Date | about 3000 B.C. — 2500 B.C. |
Provenance | given: Egyptian Research Account 1898 (Filtered for: Antiquities) |
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Accession Number | E.9.1898 (Antiquities) |
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