Feeding Cup, Late Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late –13, ca. 1850–1700 , From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery


Feeding Cup, Late Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late –13, ca. 1850–1700 , From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south-west of pyramid, 'toilet basket II,' deposited, not with burial, Blue faience, paint, H. cm (1 3/8 in.); W. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); D. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.), This little cup of faience was not found in a tomb, but nestled together with the figure of a crocodile in a small basket deposited by itself in the ground among the tombs to the west of the pyramid of Amenemhat I at Lisht North


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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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