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Concave beaker
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6–10
2323–2040 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/140 B
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x width: 6.2 x 6 cm (2 7/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1195
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe stone is wavy veined. The base is flat, and the rim is flattened and everted. It is complete.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh. 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.
Findspot Information: From Mesheikh. Mes / 140 B
Findspot Information: From Mesheikh. Mes / 140 B