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Deep basin
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru to Khufu
2575–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7000 X
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 50 x 62 cm (19 11/16 x 24 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2726
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionLarge, deep basin with thick walls, flattened rim and flat base. Incised line below rim; circular hole in base. Brownware with black speckling, plaster on surface. Repaired and restored in plaster, rim chipped.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7000 X / Exp.Ph. C 13570. 19?: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.