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Fragment of shoulder vase
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple, I/354
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x width: 10.9 x 9.5 cm (4 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.1611
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionAlabaster; fine-grained; wavy-lined; handle on one shoulder; broken and mended; over half of vase missing.
ProvenanceFrom GIza, Menkaura Valley Temple, I/354. 1911:excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.