Seal from a Jar with the Names of Amenhotep III, ca. 1390–1352

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Seal from a Jar with the Names of Amenhotep III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 , Probably from Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Mud, pottery, paint, h. 22 cm (8 11/16 in), The Egyptians used large pottery jars to store wine and other foodstuffs. These storage jars were closed by placing a reed mat or a small pottery dish over the mouth and then sealing it with mud. The jars were often opened by knocking off the neck

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