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Collared shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4613 B chamber G 14, pot 4
Medium/Technique
Pottery (Nile Silt)
Dimensions
Rim diameter: 10.5 cm; Base diameter: 2.9 cm; Height: approx. 29 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1883
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionSlender shouldered jar with collared rim and pointed base, flattened at the very tip: complete. The entire vessel is wheel made; its exterior was covered with a red slip. Chaff and limestone burnout are visible on the surface. This is the "full size" of smaller and miniature versions, such as 13.5600.
ProvenanceFrom Giza G 4631B, Chamber G 14, Pot 4. 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1920: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
; excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egyptian Exploration Fund by the government of Egypt; gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund to MFA, Boston, ..., 19.. (use accession date here).
; excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egyptian Exploration Fund by the government of Egypt; gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund to MFA, Boston, ..., 19.. (use accession date here).