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Roman Period
The basketry case held two two-handled bottles that fit perfectly in its comparments, and another bottle that was much too small and probably did not belong. A baskety lid fit down over the top.
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Title: Basket, divided to hold three bottles
Period: Roman Period
Date: A.D. 2nd–3rd century
Geography: From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Maghagha
Medium: Basketry
Dimensions: H. 21 x W. 30 x D. 11.5 cm (8 1/4 x 11 13/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
Accession Number: 12.182.79a
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