Holder Item Number: M3.3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Holder composed of dark red-brown clay, grey at the core, with a rounded base and a flat top surface with a narrow mouth that protrudes from the top centre. The clay is coarse-grained and full of white limestone particles as well as gold mica. Coated in a dark red-brown slip.
History Of Use
For holding a small torch. Dated to the Seventh Dynasty.
Item History
- Made in Egypt during 2001 BCE
- Owned by Union College before July 1960
- Received from Union College (Donor) during July 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Previous Owner
- Union College
- Received from
- Union College (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
When
- Creation Date
- during 2001 BCE
- Ownership Date
- before July 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during July 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 101
- Accession Number
- 0025/0044