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Cylinder beaker
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1
2960–2770 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Zawyet el-Aryan, Grave Z 486
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.2324a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionCylinder beaker; flat base; rim missing; white slipped. Five fitting fragments of base. Faint black ink inscription.
ProvenanceFrom Zawyet el-Aryan, Grave Z 486/X. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.