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Clepsydra

Classification/Broad: Vessel

Classification/Specific: Clepsydra

Material/Broad: Stone or Rock

Material/Specific: Limestone

Measurements: 525 H x 670 Diam mm

Description: Water clock, outflow type, white stone, flat base and rim, flared straight sides, baboon in full round and 12 panels in low relief on outside, 12 vertical rows of 12 and 13 holes in interior

Region: Memphite Region

Country: Egypt

Place/site: Memphis

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Period: Ptolemaic

Date: 284 BC - 246 BC

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King/Ruler: Ptolemy II

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On Display: Egyptian Gallery

Registration Number: E16875

Accession Number: 1499

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