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Container, c. 1920

Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, possibly Ọ̀yọ́ region, Yorùbá-style carver

1974.208©

Squat Jar with Lug Handles, 2950–2573 BC

Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasties 1-3

1914.648CCCC0

Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes, 664–525 BC

Egypt, Late Period, Dynasties 26

1995.13CCCC0

Snuff Container, 1800s–1900s

Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Northern Nguni-style maker

2010.201CCCC0

Snuff Container, late 1800s or early 1900s

Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Xhosa-style maker

2016.60CCCC0

Alabastron, 305–222 BC

Egypt, early Ptolemaic Dynasty

1995.262CCCC0

Pomegranate Vase, 1479–1425 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1295 BC), reign of Tuthmosis III or later

1914.612CCCC0

Decorated Jar with Boat Scenes, c. 3300–3100 BC

Egypt, Middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIc-d periods

1914.639CCCC0

Squat Jar with Lug Handles, c. 3400–3300 BC

Egypt, middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb Period

1920.1987CCCC0

Cosmetic Vessel, c. 1980–1901 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12

1982.3CCCC0

Vessel in the Form of an Ostrich Egg, c. 1540–1296 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC

1914.620CCCC0

Cosmetic Vessel (Beaker), c. 1859–1814 BC

Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat III, 1918-1884 BC

1985.107CCCC0

Mit Rahina Ware Vessel, 200–100 BC

Egypt, Ptolemaic Period

1989.31CCCC0

Unguent Bottle (Krateriskos), c. 1336–1295 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC). (post-Amarna period or later)

1914.541CCCC0

Decorated Situla, 305–30 BC

Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty

1932.32CCCC0

Snuff Container, 1800s–1900s

Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Zimbabwe or Mozambique, Northern Nguni-style or Shona-style maker

2010.200CCCC0

Wavy-Lined Jar, 4000–3000 BC

Egypt, late Predynastic Period, Naqada IIIa2 (Dynasty 0)

1920.1983CCCC0

Spouted Bowl, c. 2573–2454 BC

Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, 2573-2454 BC

1985.108CCCC0

Black-Topped Beaker, c. 4000–3500 BC

Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb Period

1920.1980CCCC0

White Cross-Lined Bowl with Turtle and Sun, c. 4000–3400 BCs

Egypt, early Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIa period

1920.2008CCCC0

Black-Topped Beaker, 4500–3000 BC

Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb period

1920.2005CCCC0

Palm Wine Vessel (kuh mendu), 1900s

Cameroon, probably Babessi or Bamessing, Cameroon Grassfields potter

1998.94CCCC0

Deer-Headed Figure Vessel, 200–850

Central Andes, North Coast, Moche people, Early Intermediate Period

2008.1CCCC0

Decorated Amphora with Ibex Head, Before 1920

Egypt, Modern pastiche

1920.1997CCCC0

Snuff Container, 1800s-1900s

Africa, Southern Africa, Lesotho, South Sotho maker

2010.202CCCC0

Flask in the Form of a Leather Bag, c. 1415–1381 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 18, late in the reign of Tuthmosis III to the early reign of Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC

1914.726CCCC0

Bowl with Lotus Bud Decoration, AD 1–200

Egypt, Roman Empire

1985.183CCCC0

Box (Pyxis) in the Form of a Composite Capital, 305–30 BC

Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty

1987.127CCCC0

Box, c. 1920

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, 20th century

1976.185©

Untitled B, 1997

Magdalene Odundo (British, 1950-)

1998.4©

Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker), 1980–1801 BC

Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC

1914.813CCCC0

Lentoid Flask (Pilgrim Flask), c. 1336–1186 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC) to Dynasty 19 (1295-1186 BC)

1914.540CCCC0

Unguent Bottle (Amphoriskos), 1549–1296 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296 BC) - 19 (1295-1186 BC)

1914.566CCCC0

Pyxis with Lid, c. 1901–1525 BC

Egypt, Late Middle Kingdom to early New Kingdom

1914.609CCCC0

Shallow Dish, c. 2726–2647 BC

Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later

1914.629CCCC0

Cup, c. 1920

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, 20th century

1975.191©

Vessel in the Form of a Woman's Head, by 1928

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Niangara area, northern Mangbetu-style potter

1929.321©

Bowl, early 1900s

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker

1994.89CCCC0

Pot, 1900s

Southern Africa, South Africa, Zulu-style potter

1999.192CCCC0

Vessel, early 1900s

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu, early 20th century

1992.69CCCC0

Jar, 1900s

Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Nupe, 20th century

1995.210CCCC0

Vessel, 1930s

Mbitim (Sudanese)

1996.301©

Vessel, 1930s

Mbitim (Sudanese)

1996.302©

Carved Bowl, late 1900s

Melanesia, New Guinea, Abelam people, late 20th century

1999.10©

Carved Bowl, late 1900s

New Guinea, Abelman, late 20th century

1999.11©

Lidded Pot, 1900s

Southern Africa, South Africa, Zulu, mid-20th century

1999.13CCCC0

Long-Necked Flask with Lid, 1401–1353 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, to reign of Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC

1914.619CCCC0

Hathor Jar, 1391–1337 BC

Egypt, probably Malqata, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18, reigns of Amenhotep III-Akhenaten, 1391-1337

1914.640CCCC0

Long-Necked Flask with Strap Handle and Lid, 1401–1353 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, to Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC

1914.618CCCC0

Dish in the Form of a Shell, 1540–1296 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC

1914.814CCCC0

Deep Bowl, 305 BC-30 BC

Egypt, Early Ptolemaic Dynasty or modern forgery

1914.581CCCC0

Marsh Bowl Fragment, 1479–1429 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, mid- Dynasty 18 (1540-1295 BC), reign of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III

1914.613CCCC0

Alabastron, 664–525 BC

Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later

1914.623CCCC0

Long-Necked Flask with Strap Handle, 1391–1353 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep III or later

1914.539CCCC0

Squat Jar with Lug Handles, 4000–3000 BC

Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb Period

1920.1988CCCC0

Cylindrical Bowl or Jar, 30 BC-AD 395

Egypt, Roman Empire or modern forgery

1914.580CCCC0

Decorated Bowl, 1980–1801 BC

Egypt, Late Middle Kingdom to early New Kingdom

1914.608CCCC0

Tall Jar with Rope Patterns, 2647–2454 BC

Egypt, Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2305, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic-Old Kingdom, Dynasty 3, reign of Djoser, to Dynasty 4, reign of Sneferu, 2628-2549 BC

1914.624CCCC0

Ribbed Bowl (Tazza), 1391–1337 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III to Akhenaten, 1391-1337 BC

1914.625CCCC0

Offering Table, 2770–2573 BC

Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, excavations of J.E. Quibell, 1, Predynastic Period, probably Dynasties 2-3

1914.653CCCC0

Long-Necked Flask (Krateriskos), 1540–1296 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III to Amenhotep III

1914.812CCCC0

Spouted Jar, 2040–1648 BC

Egypt, Middle Kingdom

1915.49CCCC0

Water Jar (Globular Jar), 1980–1801 BC

Egypt, EL-Haraga, cemetery S, tomb 366, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom, Second half of Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC

1915.61CCCC0

Fragment, 1353–1337 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten

1932.34CCCC0

Box, early 1900s

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker

1975.192CCCC0

Bes Lamp, 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD

Egypt, Greco-Roman Period

1987.1017CCCC0

Bull's-head Lamp, 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD

Greece, Greco-Roman Period

1989.1005CCCC0

Water Jug and Carrying Strap, early 1900s

Africa, unknown maker

1915.460CCCC0

Vessel with Rope Stand, c. 1970

Asibi Waje Kwali (Nigerian)

1988.244©

Wavy-Handled Jar, 4000–3000 BC

Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIa2 period (Dynasty 0) or later

1920.1984CCCC0

Storage Jar, 3100 BC-2950 BC

Egypt, Naqada III Period jar, with modern painted decoration

1920.1985CCCC0

Decorated Jar with Rope Pattern, 4000–3000 BC

Egypt, Predynastic Period,Naqada IId Period

1920.1986CCCC0

Jug or Pitcher, 1350–1186 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC) to Dynasty 19 (1295-1186 BC)

1914.579CCCC0

Jar with Tall Neck, 30 BC-AD 395

Egypt, Early Roman Empire

1914.610CCCC0

Situla, 715–332 BC

Egypt, Late Period

1914.611CCCC0

Marsh Bowl, 1540–1350 BC

Egypt, New Kingdom, early Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III

1914.614CCCC0

Collared Jar, 2454–1980 BC

Egypt, Old Kingdom, to First Intermediate Period; Dynasty 5-11, 2454-1980 BC

1914.622CCCC0

Cosmetic Vessel, 2770–2573 BC

Egypt, Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2331, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic, Dynasty 2-3, 2770-2573 BC

1914.636CCCC0

Squat Dummy Jar with Lug Handles, 2770–2573 BC

Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic, Dynasties 2-3, 2770-2573 BC

1914.637CCCC0

Dish, 2770–2573 BC

Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasties 2-3

1914.645CCCC0

Squat Dummy Jar with Lug Handles, 2700–2573 BC

Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2347, excavations by J.E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic Period, late Dynasty 2-3,

1914.646CCCC0

Magic Bottle, 2300–2124 BC

Egypt, Late Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2647-2124 BC

1914.681CCCC0

Kohl Jar with Lid, 1980–1801 BC

Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12

1915.31CCCC0

Drinking Cup, 1980–1801 BC

Egypt, Middle Kingdom, second half of Dynasty 12

1915.43CCCC0

Shallow Dish, 2770–2647 BC

Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later

1916.2031CCCC0

Bowl, 2770–2647 BC

Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later

1916.2044CCCC0

Bowl, 2770–2647 BC

Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later

1916.2075CCCC0

Barbotine Vase, 1st to 2nd Centuries AD

Egypt, Roman Empire

1920.1996CCCC0

Black-Topped Bowl, 4000–3000 BC

Egypt, Predynastic Period, Early Naqada II

1920.2006CCCC0

Blue-Painted Jar, 1353–1337 BC

Egypt, El-Amarna, house T.36.54. Excavations of the Egypt Exploration Society, 1930, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten, 1353-1337 BC

1932.33CCCC0

Basket, by 1928

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker

1929.326CCCC0

Cup, early 1900s

Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker

1954.374CCCC0

Cup, 1900s

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bushoongo, 20th century

1954.375CCCC0

Set of Nesting Wedding Baskets, c. 1900s ?

Africa, Western Sudan, Burkina Faso, Lobi, 20th century (?)

1975.1011CCCC0

Cup, 1900s

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, 20th century

1996.265CCCC0

Grain Pot, mid 1900s

Makonde, mid 20th century

1998.151©

Title, Date	Artist / Culture	Accession number	Medium	Dimensions	Credit line	Rights
Container, c. 1920	Africa, West Africa, Nigeria, possibly Ọ̀yọ́ region, Yorùbá-style carver	1974.208	Wood, paint, and iron alloy	Overall: 45.7 cm (18 in.)	Gift of Katherine C. White	©
Squat Jar with Lug Handles, 2950–2573 BC	Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasties 1-3	1914.648	pegmatitic hornblende diorite	Diameter: 21.1 cm (8 5/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.); Overall: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth without rim: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Cosmetic Jar in the Form of the God Bes, 664–525 BC	Egypt, Late Period, Dynasties 26	1995.13	Egyptian blue	Overall: 9.3 x 6.1 x 4.1 cm (3 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Snuff Container, 1800s–1900s	Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Northern Nguni-style maker	2010.201	Wood, glass beads, shell, and cotton	Overall: 20.3 cm (8 in.)	Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund	CCCC0
Snuff Container, late 1800s or early 1900s	Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Xhosa-style maker	2016.60	Hide, earth, and blood		Gift of Frank Herreman in memory of Hendrik and Marcelle Herreman	CCCC0
Alabastron, 305–222 BC	Egypt, early Ptolemaic Dynasty	1995.262	travertine	Diameter: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.); Overall: 22.9 cm (9 in.); Stopper: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.); Body: 19.1 x 2.5 cm (7 1/2 x 1 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Pomegranate Vase, 1479–1425 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1295 BC), reign of Tuthmosis III or later	1914.612	blue vitreous faience	Diameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Overall: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Decorated Jar with Boat Scenes, c. 3300–3100 BC	Egypt, Middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIc-d periods	1914.639	marl clay pottery	Diameter: 28.2 cm (11 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 15.2 cm (6 in.); Overall: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles, c. 3400–3300 BC	Egypt, middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb Period	1920.1987	marl clay pottery	Diameter: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 14.5 x 23.2 cm (5 11/16 x 9 1/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel, c. 1980–1901 BCE	Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12	1982.3	anhydrite	Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); Overall: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)	Edwin R. and Harriet Pelton Perkins Memorial Fund	CCCC0
Vessel in the Form of an Ostrich Egg, c. 1540–1296 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC	1914.620	travertine	Diameter: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); Overall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel (Beaker), c. 1859–1814 BC	Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat III, 1918-1884 BC	1985.107	obsidian and gold	Diameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Overall: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.); Diameter of base: 2.6 cm (1 in.)	Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund	CCCC0
Mit Rahina Ware Vessel, 200–100 BC	Egypt, Ptolemaic Period	1989.31	polychrome faience	Diameter: 10.7 cm (4 3/16 in.); Overall: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Unguent Bottle (Krateriskos), c. 1336–1295 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC). (post-Amarna period or later)	1914.541	glass	Diameter: 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.); Overall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Decorated Situla, 305–30 BC	Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty	1932.32	bronze	Diameter: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Overall: 28.3 cm (11 1/8 in.); with handle: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.)	The Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund	CCCC0
Snuff Container, 1800s–1900s	Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Zimbabwe or Mozambique, Northern Nguni-style or Shona-style maker	2010.200	Gourd and copper alloy	Overall: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.)	Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund	CCCC0
Wavy-Lined Jar, 4000–3000 BC	Egypt, late Predynastic Period, Naqada IIIa2 (Dynasty 0)	1920.1983	marl clay pottery	Diameter: 10.1 cm (4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); Overall: 26.8 cm (10 9/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Spouted Bowl, c. 2573–2454 BC	Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, 2573-2454 BC	1985.108	anorthosite gneiss	Diameter: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)	Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. and various donors by exchange	CCCC0
Black-Topped Beaker, c. 4000–3500 BC	Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb Period	1920.1980	Nile silt pottery	Diameter: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.); Overall: 29.1 cm (11 7/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
White Cross-Lined Bowl with Turtle and Sun, c. 4000–3400 BCs	Egypt, early Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIa period	1920.2008	Nile silt pottery	Diameter: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Overall: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Black-Topped Beaker, 4500–3000 BC	Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb period	1920.2005	Nile silt pottery	Diameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Palm Wine Vessel (kuh mendu), 1900s	Cameroon, probably Babessi or Bamessing, Cameroon Grassfields potter	1998.94	Terracotta	Overall: 45 cm (17 11/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Deer-Headed Figure Vessel, 200–850	Central Andes, North Coast, Moche people, Early Intermediate Period	2008.1	ceramic, slip	Overall: 26.5 x 14 x 25.5 cm (10 7/16 x 5 1/2 x 10 1/16 in.)	Jo Hershey Selden Fund	CCCC0
Decorated Amphora with Ibex Head, Before 1920	Egypt, Modern pastiche	1920.1997	marl clay ware	Diameter: 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.); Overall: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Snuff Container, 1800s-1900s	Africa, Southern Africa, Lesotho, South Sotho maker	2010.202	Horn and wood	Overall: 10.3 x 4 x 3.5 cm (4 1/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/8 in.)	Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund	CCCC0
Flask in the Form of a Leather Bag, c. 1415–1381 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 18, late in the reign of Tuthmosis III to the early reign of Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC	1914.726	Nile silt ware	Overall: 13.5 x 7.4 x 5 cm (5 5/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Bowl with Lotus Bud Decoration, AD 1–200	Egypt, Roman Empire	1985.183	bright turquoise blue faience	Diameter: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.); Overall: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Box (Pyxis) in the Form of a Composite Capital, 305–30 BC	Egypt, Ptolemaic Dynasty	1987.127	pale robin's-egg blue faience	Box: 11.4 x 10.8 x 2 cm (4 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 13/16 in.); Lid: 11.2 x 10.8 x 3.1 cm (4 7/16 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)	Gift of Mrs. Shelby White; Purchase from the J.H. Wade Fund; and, by exchange, The John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Box, c. 1920	Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, 20th century	1976.185	Wood and tukula	Overall: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)	Gift of Katherine C. White	©
Untitled B, 1997	Magdalene Odundo (British, 1950-)	1998.4	terracotta	Overall: 45.3 x 27.4 x 28.1 cm (17 13/16 x 10 13/16 x 11 1/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	©
Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker), 1980–1801 BC	Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC	1914.813	travertine	Diameter of mouth: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.); Overall: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Lentoid Flask (Pilgrim Flask), c. 1336–1186 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC) to Dynasty 19 (1295-1186 BC)	1914.540	glass	Diameter: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); Overall: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Unguent Bottle (Amphoriskos), 1549–1296 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296 BC) - 19 (1295-1186 BC)	1914.566	glass	Diameter: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Overall: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Pyxis with Lid, c. 1901–1525 BC	Egypt, Late Middle Kingdom to early New Kingdom	1914.609	turquoise faience with black decoration	Overall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); Diameter of box: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Shallow Dish, c. 2726–2647 BC	Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later	1914.629	travertine	Diameter: 35.9 cm (14 1/8 in.); Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Cup, c. 1920	Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, 20th century	1975.191	Wood	Overall: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.)	Gift of Katherine C. White	©
Vessel in the Form of a Woman's Head, by 1928	Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Niangara area, northern Mangbetu-style potter	1929.321	Terracotta	Diameter: 30 x 14.6 x 22.1 cm (11 13/16 x 5 3/4 x 8 11/16 in.); Overall: 31.2 cm (12 5/16 in.)	Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu House	©
Bowl, early 1900s	Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker	1994.89	Earthenware	Diameter: 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.); Overall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Pot, 1900s	Southern Africa, South Africa, Zulu-style potter	1999.192	Terracotta	Overall: 26.7 x 25.4 cm (10 1/2 x 10 in.)	Gift of Bernie and Sue Pucker in memory of Robert P. Bergman	CCCC0
Vessel, early 1900s	Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu, early 20th century	1992.69	terracotta	Diameter: 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.); Overall: 35 x 15.6 cm (13 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.)	The Mary Spedding Milliken Memorial Collection, Gift of William Mathewson Milliken	CCCC0
Jar, 1900s	Guinea Coast, Nigeria, Nupe, 20th century	1995.210	Terracotta	Diameter: 35.7 cm (14 1/16 in.); Overall: 36.9 cm (14 1/2 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Vessel, 1930s	Mbitim (Sudanese)	1996.301	Terracotta	Overall: 22.9 cm (9 in.)	Sundry Purchase Fund	©
Vessel, 1930s	Mbitim (Sudanese)	1996.302	Terracotta	Overall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)	Sundry Purchase Fund	©
Carved Bowl, late 1900s	Melanesia, New Guinea, Abelam people, late 20th century	1999.10	earthenware with mineral pigments	Diameter: 29 cm (11 7/16 in.); Overall: 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	©
Carved Bowl, late 1900s	New Guinea, Abelman, late 20th century	1999.11	earthenware with mineral pigments	Diameter: 28.4 cm (11 3/16 in.); Overall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	©
Lidded Pot, 1900s	Southern Africa, South Africa, Zulu, mid-20th century	1999.13	Terracotta and plant fiber	Diameter: 45.7 cm (18 in.); Overall: 33 cm (13 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Long-Necked Flask with Lid, 1401–1353 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, to reign of Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC	1914.619	travertine	Diameter: 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.); Overall: 16.4 cm (6 7/16 in.); Diameter of lid: 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Hathor Jar, 1391–1337 BC	Egypt, probably Malqata, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18, reigns of Amenhotep III-Akhenaten, 1391-1337	1914.640	Nile silt ware	Diameter: 18.7 cm (7 3/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); Overall: 37.8 cm (14 7/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Long-Necked Flask with Strap Handle and Lid, 1401–1353 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, to Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC	1914.618	travertine	Diameter: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.); Overall: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Dish in the Form of a Shell, 1540–1296 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC	1914.814	travertine	Overall: 2.4 x 9.1 cm (15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Deep Bowl, 305 BC-30 BC	Egypt, Early Ptolemaic Dynasty or modern forgery	1914.581	bronze	Diameter: 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Marsh Bowl Fragment, 1479–1429 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, mid- Dynasty 18 (1540-1295 BC), reign of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III	1914.613	blue faience with purple decoration	Overall: 9 x 1.6 cm (3 9/16 x 5/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Alabastron, 664–525 BC	Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 or later	1914.623	travertine	Diameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.); Overall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Long-Necked Flask with Strap Handle, 1391–1353 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep III or later	1914.539	glass	Diameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.); Overall: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles, 4000–3000 BC	Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb Period	1920.1988	marl clay	Diameter: 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 15.2 cm (6 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Cylindrical Bowl or Jar, 30 BC-AD 395	Egypt, Roman Empire or modern forgery	1914.580	bronze	Diameter: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.); Overall: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Decorated Bowl, 1980–1801 BC	Egypt, Late Middle Kingdom to early New Kingdom	1914.608	turquoise faience with black painted decoration	Diameter: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.); Overall: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Tall Jar with Rope Patterns, 2647–2454 BC	Egypt, Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2305, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic-Old Kingdom, Dynasty 3, reign of Djoser, to Dynasty 4, reign of Sneferu, 2628-2549 BC	1914.624	travertine	Diameter: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.); Overall: 23.7 cm (9 5/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Ribbed Bowl (Tazza), 1391–1337 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep III to Akhenaten, 1391-1337 BC	1914.625	travertine	Diameter: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Offering Table, 2770–2573 BC	Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, excavations of J.E. Quibell, 1, Predynastic Period, probably Dynasties 2-3	1914.653	anorthosit e gneiss	Diameter: 30.4 cm (11 15/16 in.); Overall: 7.6 cm (3 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Long-Necked Flask (Krateriskos), 1540–1296 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III to Amenhotep III	1914.812	travertine	Diameter: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); Overall: 10.9 cm (4 5/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Spouted Jar, 2040–1648 BC	Egypt, Middle Kingdom	1915.49	Nile silt ware	Diameter: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Diameter of mouth: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.); Overall: 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in.)	Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt	CCCC0
Water Jar (Globular Jar), 1980–1801 BC	Egypt, EL-Haraga, cemetery S, tomb 366, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom, Second half of Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC	1915.61	marl clay	Diameter: 17.9 cm (7 1/16 in.); Overall: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); Diameter of aperture: 7.6 cm (3 in.)	Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt	CCCC0
Fragment, 1353–1337 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten	1932.34	turquoise faience	Overall: 3.4 x 1.2 cm (1 5/16 x 1/2 in.)	Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society	CCCC0
Box, early 1900s	Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker	1975.192	Wood	Overall: 25.4 cm (10 in.)	Gift of Katherine C. White	CCCC0
Bes Lamp, 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD	Egypt, Greco-Roman Period	1987.1017	Nile silt clay	Overall: 9.3 x 5.3 cm (3 11/16 x 2 1/16 in.)	The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund	CCCC0
Bull's-head Lamp, 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD	Greece, Greco-Roman Period	1989.1005	Nile silt clay	Overall: 3.8 x 6.3 cm (1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)	The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund	CCCC0
Water Jug and Carrying Strap, early 1900s	Africa, unknown maker	1915.460	Terracotta and plant fiber	Overall: 64.8 cm (25 1/2 in.); Diameter of mouth with rim: 17.8 x 8.9 cm (7 x 3 1/2 in.)	Educational Purchase Fund	CCCC0
Vessel with Rope Stand, c. 1970	Asibi Waje Kwali (Nigerian)	1988.244	Ceramic and plant fiber	Vessel: 36.4 cm (14 5/16 in.)	Gift of Phyllis Sloane in memory of David Sloane	©
Wavy-Handled Jar, 4000–3000 BC	Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIa2 period (Dynasty 0) or later	1920.1984	marl clay ware	Diameter: 10.9 cm (4 5/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); Overall: 28.7 cm (11 5/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Storage Jar, 3100 BC-2950 BC	Egypt, Naqada III Period jar, with modern painted decoration	1920.1985	marl clay ware	Diameter: 25.1 cm (9 7/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Decorated Jar with Rope Pattern, 4000–3000 BC	Egypt, Predynastic Period,Naqada IId Period	1920.1986	marl clay	Diameter: 29.4 cm (11 9/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.); Overall: 36.8 cm (14 1/2 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Jug or Pitcher, 1350–1186 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, late Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC) to Dynasty 19 (1295-1186 BC)	1914.579	bronze	Diameter: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.); Overall: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Jar with Tall Neck, 30 BC-AD 395	Egypt, Early Roman Empire	1914.610	blue faience	Diameter: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.); Overall: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Situla, 715–332 BC	Egypt, Late Period	1914.611	turquoise faience	Diameter: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); Overall: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Marsh Bowl, 1540–1350 BC	Egypt, New Kingdom, early Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III	1914.614	blue faience with purple decoration	Diameter: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Collared Jar, 2454–1980 BC	Egypt, Old Kingdom, to First Intermediate Period; Dynasty 5-11, 2454-1980 BC	1914.622	limestone	Diameter: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.); Overall: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel, 2770–2573 BC	Egypt, Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2331, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic, Dynasty 2-3, 2770-2573 BC	1914.636	limestone	Diameter: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Squat Dummy Jar with Lug Handles, 2770–2573 BC	Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic, Dynasties 2-3, 2770-2573 BC	1914.637	sandstone	Diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 2.5 cm (1 in.); Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Dish, 2770–2573 BC	Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasties 2-3	1914.645	anorthosite gneiss	Diameter: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.); Overall: 7.6 cm (3 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Squat Dummy Jar with Lug Handles, 2700–2573 BC	Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2347, excavations by J.E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic Period, late Dynasty 2-3,	1914.646	hornblende diorite	Diameter: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.); Overall: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Magic Bottle, 2300–2124 BC	Egypt, Late Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2647-2124 BC	1914.681	quartz crystal	Diameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.); Overall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Kohl Jar with Lid, 1980–1801 BC	Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12	1915.31	travertine	Diameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Overall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)	Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt	CCCC0
Drinking Cup, 1980–1801 BC	Egypt, Middle Kingdom, second half of Dynasty 12	1915.43	Nile silt ware	Diameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.)	Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt	CCCC0
Shallow Dish, 2770–2647 BC	Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later	1916.2031	travertine	Diameter: 41.8 cm (16 7/16 in.); Overall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Bowl, 2770–2647 BC	Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later	1916.2044	travertine	Diameter: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.); Overall: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Bowl, 2770–2647 BC	Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later	1916.2075	anorthosite gneiss	Diameter: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); Overall: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Barbotine Vase, 1st to 2nd Centuries AD	Egypt, Roman Empire	1920.1996	Marl clay ware	Diameter: 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.); Overall: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Black-Topped Bowl, 4000–3000 BC	Egypt, Predynastic Period, Early Naqada II	1920.2006	Nile silt	Diameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.); Overall: 7.6 cm (3 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Blue-Painted Jar, 1353–1337 BC	Egypt, El-Amarna, house T.36.54. Excavations of the Egypt Exploration Society, 1930, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten, 1353-1337 BC	1932.33	Nile silt ware	Diameter of mouth: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.); Overall: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.)	Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society	CCCC0
Basket, by 1928	Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu-style maker	1929.326	Plant fibers and dye	Overall: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.); Diameter of top: 31.6 cm (12 7/16 in.)	Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu House	CCCC0
Cup, early 1900s	Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker	1954.374	Wood	Diameter: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); Overall: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.)	Gift of Mrs. Louise M. Dunn in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jelliffe	CCCC0
Cup, 1900s	Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bushoongo, 20th century	1954.375	Wood	Diameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); Overall: 19.9 cm (7 13/16 in.)	Gift of Mrs. Louise M. Dunn in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jelliffe	CCCC0
Set of Nesting Wedding Baskets, c. 1900s ?	Africa, Western Sudan, Burkina Faso, Lobi, 20th century (?)	1975.1011	Plant fiber and leather	Diameter of mouth with rim: 16.6 x 15.2 cm (6 9/16 x 6 in.); Diameter of base: 6.4 x 3.2 cm (2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.); Part 2: 16.6 x 14 cm (6 9/16 x 5 1/2 in.); Part 3: 13.8 x 12.7 cm (5 7/16 x 5 in.); Part 4: 13.1 x 11.5 cm (5 3/16 x 4 1/2 in.); Part 5: 12.1 x 10.5 cm (4 3/4 x 4 1/8 in.); at mouth: 6.4 x 5.8 cm (2 1/2 x 2 5/16 in.); Across top: 6.8 x 7 cm (2 11/16 x 2 3/4 in.); Body: 5.4 x 4.9 cm (2 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.); Width at top: 10 x 9.3 cm (3 15/16 x 3 11/16 in.); width of mouth: 9.5 x 8.3 cm (3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.)	The Harold T. Clark Educational Extension Fund	CCCC0
Cup, 1900s	Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, 20th century	1996.265	Wood	Overall: 14.5 x 10.5 x 12.6 cm (5 11/16 x 4 1/8 x 4 15/16 in.)	Gift of Harry W. Langworthy	CCCC0
Grain Pot, mid 1900s	Makonde, mid 20th century	1998.151	Terracotta and colorant	Diameter: 45.5 cm (17 15/16 in.); Overall: 35.5 cm (14 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	©

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