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1897.49.17

Circular spiral basket with twisted rope carrying strap. [FB 12/1/2017]


1897.49.17

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Collection type
Object
Description
Circular spiral basket with twisted rope carrying strap. [FB 12/1/2017]
Geographical reference
Deshasheh [Deshashah]
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Ancient Egyptian Old Kingdom
Date collected
By 1897
Acquisition information
Donated: 1897
Materials and processes
Material Plant Fibre, Material Rope, Process Coiled, Process Basketry, Process Twisted, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length: max 421 mm, Width: max 348 mm, Height: max 120 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1897.49.17
Research and responses

Note that this item is mentioned in a letter from EEF making it clear it is them who gave the objects to the PRM see L1937 S&SWM PR papers [AP 04/07/2011]

Fifth Dynasty baskets are discussed by Petrie in his excavation report on p.33. [AS 20/07/2012]

Associated publications
Petrie, W. M. F. 1898. Deshasheh 1897; with a chapter by F. Ll. Griffith. London: Egypt Exploration Fund. See p. 33 for discussion of baskets. [AS 15/06/2012]

Search terms: Basketry, Basket