ATM 546
By kind permission of Jean-François Breton
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
| Deposit | ʿAtaq, Museum, ATM 546 |
SUPPORT INFORMATION
| Support type | Artefact » Container » Beehive-shaped vessel |
| Material | Alabaster |
| Measures | h. 10.5, d. (rim) 5, d. (base) 8 |
| Notes on support and decorations | Typical beehive-shaped vessel used probably as container for unguents. The vessel has a truncated conical-shaped structure with simple rim, flat base and tubular pierced handles.The vessel is provided of lid with pierced handle. |
ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE
| Modern site | Hajar Kuḥlān |
| Ancient site | Tmnʿ |
| Geographical area | Wādī Bayḥān |
| Country | Yemen |
| Link to site record |