Egyptian Artca. 2381–2323 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | "Opening of the Mouth" vessel of Perneb |
| Medium | Dark stone |
| Dimensions | H: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.); diam: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 2381–2323 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Edward S. Harkness, 1914 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Dynasty | Dynasty 5 |
| Period | Old Kingdom |
| Date Range | 2381 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Memphite Region |
| Country | Egypt |
From the Dynasty 5 era
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547093