Fragment of jug depicting Queen Berenike II in relief

On view

Ancient Mediterranean Art

Fragment of jug depicting Queen Berenike II in relief,

ca. 220 BCE

Egyptian
Hellenistic Period, ca. 323–30 BCE
y1973-4

Information

Title
Fragment of jug depicting Queen Berenike II in relief
Dates

ca. 220 BCE

Medium
Faience
Dimensions
7.3 x 5.3 x 2.6 cm (2 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Alan Valentine
Object Number
y1973-4
Place Made

Africa, Egypt

Culture
Egyptian (ancient)
Period
Hellenistic
Type
jugs, faience, reliefs
Materials
faience
Subject
queens (people), chitons, himations, figures (representations)

Given to the Museum in 1973 by Mrs. Alan Valentine

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