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Concave beaker
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6–10
2323–2040 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Naga el-Deir, N 12/33/4
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x depth: 5.4 x 5 cm (2 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1212
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe stone is horizontally pink veined. It has black smudges. The upper body is flaring. The base is flat, and the rim is flattened and everted. It is broken and mended. Small fragments are missing.
ProvenanceFrom Naga el-Deir. N 12 / 33 / 4.