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Concave cylindrical bowl
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple, H.S.Cyl.No.6
Medium/Technique
Porphyry
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 6.4 x 9.5 cm (2 1/2 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.503
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionIt is colored white and greenish black. The base is flat, and the rim is flattened and everted. It is broken and mended. Small fragments are missing.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple, H.S.Cyl.No.6. Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.