An Egyptian Alabaster Squat Jar

Epoque: 500 BC-600BC

Origine: Egypt

Medium: Alabaster

Dimension: 11.5 cm (4¹/₂ inches)

Literature: The most important ancient quarries are in the area between Minia and south of Adyut, including the famous quarries at Hatnub, near El Amarna, where there are ancient inscriptions on the walls dating from as early as the Old Kingdom.