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Footed bowl
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4340 A, debris in shaft
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 9.5 x 14.5 cm (3 3/4 x 5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.3669
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: red-orange
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: convex
Rim type: inverted
Base: concave foot, rolled rim
Surface Condition: exterior fire-blackened
Vessel Condition: foot broken; rim chips; about 85% complete
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: convex
Rim type: inverted
Base: concave foot, rolled rim
Surface Condition: exterior fire-blackened
Vessel Condition: foot broken; rim chips; about 85% complete
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4340 A, debris in shaft. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession date: June 2, 2022)