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Deep bowl
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: 11 x 20 cm (4 5/16 x 7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2693
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionDeep bowl with nearly vertical, straight sides, rounded base, and plain rim. Brownware with white deposits and interior white slip.Broken, repaired, and restored with plaster.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7000 X / Exp.Ph. B 8412 2/2 / BG. 451. 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.