CSAI

Collection of the objects from the Yemeni museums


By kind permission of Jean-François Breton

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositʿAtaq, Museum, ATM 516

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Container » Beehive-shaped vessel
MaterialAlabaster
Measuresh. 5, d. (rim) 6.6
Notes on support and decorationsTypical beehive-shaped vessel used probably as container for unguents. The bottom of the vessel is flat. The handles are in shape of animal's muzzle, not recognizable from the picture.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areawādī Markha
CountryYemen
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