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Miniature Vessel
mid 4th millennium BCE (Predynastic)
hippopotamus ivory
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia )
(Ancient Egypt and Nubia )
This imitation of a tall vessel with rim turned outward has small vertical handles and a round base, now partly broken. There are several repairs. The shape is characteristic of larger vessels of the period.
Provenance
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Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Henry Walters, Baltimore [date of acquisition unknown]; by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Geographies
Egypt (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 3 5/8 x W: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 x 9.2 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
71.555