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Small alabaster cup
  • CollectionEgypt
  • Inventory numberE.00690
    • Object nameCup
  • TitleSmall alabaster cup
  • CultureEgyptian
    • GeographyPlace of discovery:Medinet el-GhurabGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa > Egypt > Upper Egypt (region) > El-Fayum (gouvernorate)
    Place of production:EgyptGeographical Reference > Africa > North Africa
  • Date1545 BC - 1291 BC
  • Period18th dynasty(Egypt > New Kingdom)
    • MaterialAlabasterMaterial > Stone > Mineral
  • DimensionsH x D: 2,2 cm, 6,7 cm
  • OwnerMusées royaux d'art et d'histoire / Koninklijke Musea voor Kunst en Geschiedenis
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This small alabaster cup was found in the excavations at Ghorab in the early 20th century. The piece, which is characterised by two finely rounded edges, dates from the New Kingdom.