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Fragment of vessel
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2134 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, possibly from Giza, Zawyet el-Aryan, or Abydos.
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Thickness x Width x length:1.0 x 3.6 x 4.7 cm (3/8 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2039
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionRim fragment of a shallow model vessel.
ProvenanceThis box was found with Giza model vessels and model offerings. An object from Abydos and one from Zawyet el-Aryan were also present. This object is possibly from Giza, Zawyet el-Aryan, or Abydos.