Fragment of jug: Queen Berenike II in relief
Fragment of jug: Queen Berenike II in relief

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Ancient Mediterranean Art

Fragment of jug: Queen Berenike II in relief,

ca. 220 BCE

Egyptian
Hellenistic
y1973-4

Information

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

Given to the Museum in 1973 by Mrs. Alan Valentine

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