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Concave beaker

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height x width: 21.9 x 13.4 cm (8 5/8 x 5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.569
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionThe stone is coarse-grained with wavy bands of white. The base is flat, and the rim is rolled and everted. It is broken and mended. Fragments are missing.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple. 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.