Fragment
300 AD - 700 AD (made)
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Body sherd of a globular jar. The body is of reddish earthenware, coated on the exterior with a cream slip. The exterior surface is painted in brown, divided into four compartments by vertical bands impressed and painted to represent palm leaves. Of these compartments, one and a half remain. In each is either a phoenix or a peacock.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Slipped and painted earthenware |
| Brief description | Fragment of a globular jar, slipped and painted earthenware, Athribis, Egypt, Late Antique |
| Physical description | Body sherd of a globular jar. The body is of reddish earthenware, coated on the exterior with a cream slip. The exterior surface is painted in brown, divided into four compartments by vertical bands impressed and painted to represent palm leaves. Of these compartments, one and a half remain. In each is either a phoenix or a peacock. |
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| Credit line | Given by British School of Archeology in Egypt |
| Object history | Found at Sohag / Athribis, 1907-8 excavation season. |
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| Accession number | 496-1908 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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