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Alabastron with Inscription

A work made of travertine (egyptian alabaster).
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  • A work made of travertine (egyptian alabaster).

Date:

Late Period, Dynasty 26–27 (664–404 BCE)

Artist:

Egyptian; probably Naukratis, Egypt

About this artwork

The style and material of this jar are nearly identical to those of Egyptian vessels made 3000 years earlier. Although Egyptian in design, this vessel has an inscription in Greek - a dedication to the twin gods Castor and Pollux. It attests to the popularity of Greek gods in Egypt at the time of its creation, an interest that was reciprocated in Greece for Egyptian gods.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Africa

Culture

Ancient Egyptian

Title

Alabastron with Inscription

Place

Egypt (Object made in)

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Made 664 BCE–404 BCE

Medium

Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

Inscriptions

∆lO°KOPON “[This is the jug of the] Dioscouri”

Dimensions

27.6 × 30.5 × 30.5 cm (10 7/8 × 12 × 12 in.)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase Fund

Reference Number

1911.105

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