Title: Vessel used as a septic filter
Object type: Vessel
Date: ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Medium: Copper alloy
Dimensions: h. 21 cm (8 1/4 in); w. at top of stright side 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in)
Credit line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Geography: From    Egypt Memphite Region Lisht North tomb of Rehuerdjersen (384) Center room in southern brick building MMA excavations, 1921–22 
Department: Egyptian Art
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY