Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k)

Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 114

While excavating on behalf of Lord Carnarvon in the area of Hatshepsut's temple, Howard Carter uncovered this small pot. Inside was a clay donkey carrying sacks of grain on its back (12.181.272b–k).

Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k), Pottery, coarse light ware

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Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k), Pottery, coarse light ware
Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k), Pottery, coarse light ware
Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k), Pottery, coarse light ware
Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k), Pottery, coarse light ware
Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k), Pottery, coarse light ware
Pot That Contained a Donkey (12.181.272b-k), Pottery, coarse light ware

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