Kerma Beaker
Artist
Ancient Egyptian
Date1650–1550 BCE, 2nd Intermediate Period
Mediumceramic
Dimensions10.8 x 13.3 cm (4 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Markingsnone visible
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1925.304
DescriptionRed clay, reduced black inside and half way outside. Round bottom, straight flaring sides. Marks of ash deposited in firing around center.ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.
On View
Not on viewSouthern German
about 1550
Michel Witz the Younger
about 1530