Jar

1973.1.404

Information

Conical jar. Marked by the excavator with the grave number in black paint, " 289E 06" CONDITION NOTE 1998: Previously repaired, chipped around break edges and rim, surface loss, cracked at base, adhesive around joins, white residue, surface dirt. Wellcome Historical Medical Museum accession no. 13465: "Funnel shaped bowl of light red pottery. From Esna. 6¼" x 9¼"". Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 26 June - 6 July 1922 (MacGregor Collection) Lot 1696:"Nine miscellaneous Bowls and Vases, from Professor Garstang's excavations at Esna; two Vessels, from Abydos; one of basket shape with bird's head; and a Bowl, from Zawaideh".