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Accessory to serving statuette: dish
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2385 S1
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Diameter: 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3435
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionDish or shallow bowl originally an accessory to a "serving statuette." Yellow wash outside, black on top, plaster on bottom. Side has 4 incised rings.
Similar to 13.3436.
Similar to 13.3436.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Tomb G 2385 S1. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
(Accession date: December 4, 1913)
(Accession date: December 4, 1913)