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Chalice (uncertain)

Object Number:30-47-44
Current Location: Collections Storage
Provenience: South Arabia
Section:Near Eastern
Materials:Limestone
Height: 6.5 cm
Outside Diameter:7.1 cm
Credit Line:Purchased from Quill Jones, 1930

Description

Limestone. Like a chalice with spreading columnar foot. A hole is bored in a small stone projection inside for the pivot of the lid. The outside is decorated with incised pattern, like layers of bricks, three on the upper, two on the lower edge. Two rings in relief round the foot.

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