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Fragment of squat vase

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple, SUB 366

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height x width: 7.2 x 12.3 cm (2 13/16 x 4 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.1586
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionAlabaster; coarse -grained; brown veined; section of upper part only.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple, SUB 366. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.