<em>Vase of Pepy I</em>, ca. 2338-2298 B.C.E. Egyptian alabaster, 37.70Ea - Vessel: 5 1/4 x Diam. 5 13/16 in. (13.4 x 14.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.70Ea-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.70Ea-b_PS6.jpg)

Vase of Pepy I

Medium: Egyptian alabaster

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Dates:ca. 2338-2298 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 37.70Ea - Vessel: 5 1/4 x Diam. 5 13/16 in. (13.4 x 14.7 cm) 37.70Eb - Lid: 3/8 x Diam. 5 3/8 in. (0.9 x 13.7 cm)

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Accession Number: 37.70Ea-b

Image: 37.70Ea-b_PS6.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
a) Cylindrical alabaster vessel with flaring base and rim inscribed for The Horus Merytawy, King Pepy (I) who is also called son of Ht-Hr nbt ‘Iwn.t Condition: Base chipped in various places; lip of rim slightly chipped. b) Flat circular lid with projection for securing it to vessel. Condition: slightly chipped in one spot.

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