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ATM 517
By kind permission of Jean-François Breton
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
| Deposit | ʿAtaq, Museum, ATM 517 |
SUPPORT INFORMATION
| Support type | Artefact » Container » Beehive-shaped vessel |
| Material | Alabaster |
| Dimensions | h. 5.8, d. (rim) 3.8, d. (base) 6 |
| 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. |
ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE
| Modern site | Unknown (wādī Markha) |
| Ancient site | Unknown |
| Geographical area | wādī Markha |
| Country | Yemen |
| Link to site record |