Context (Related Documents)
A catalogue card for 1932.481 A found amongst archive Doc.84 notes that the objects (alabaster pot, mud seal, small piece of gelena) was 'recovered from a tomb of an adult female outside the coffix... found inside a small toilet box'
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Analysis)
According to Brunton these date to VI - VIII Dynasty, but found with beads 1932.456 A-E which are called, by Beck, VIII Dynasty.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Labels & Markings)
1932.481 A is marked '31/5323' and 'MATMAR' in black ink.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Field collection)
Found in Tomb 5323. Excavated by Guy Brunton in 1931.
Event Date 1931
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Found together / assemblage)
Found with beads, 1932.456 A-E.
Event Date 1931
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
A. Small alabaster pot
B. Two sides of wooden box with copper fastening
C. Button Seal
D. Fragments including Galena (lead ore)
Event Date 1932
Author: maa

Context (References)
Brunton, Guy. 1948. British Museum Expedition to Middle Egypt 1929-1931 Matmar. Bernard Quaritch Ltd.: London pp. 48, 49. pl. XXVII, XXXIV.
Event Date 1948
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Physical description)
A small alabaster vessel, slightly conical in shape with a small flat base and pronounced rim. There is discolouration on the interior from residue from what it may have once contained.
Event Date 10/9/2013
Author: maa