A rare and fine example of so-called "Egyptian blue" ceramic ware, this lovely vase has a form similar to contemporary vessels of alabaster.For the latest information about this object, vases; covers, visit art.thewalters.org.Dynasty: 18th DynastyInscriptions: Reign: Style:
Dikran Kelekian, Paris and New York, [date and mode of acquisition unknown] [said to be from Luxor]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1914, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Medium:
Egyptian blue
Extent:
Dimensions: 4 15/16 x 4 in. (12.6 x 10.2 cm) (h. x diam.);
top of vase: 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm) (diam.);
lid: 5/16 x 3 3/4 in. (0.8 x 9.5 cm) (h. x diam.)
