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Carinated roll-rimmed bowl

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Neferkara Pepy II
2246–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb of Impy, G 2381 A

Medium/Technique Pottery
Dimensions Overall: 11.5 x 33 cm (4 1/2 x 13 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3273
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionThree fragments of one of 10 (ten) carinated, straight-sided dishes; round base; plain rim; red burnished; complete, in 3 (three); two chips from rim.
ProvenanceFrom Giza G 2381 A (tomb of Impy). 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.