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Fragmentary neckless shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru to Khufu
2575–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7000 X
Medium/Technique
Pottery (Nile Silt)
Dimensions
Rim diameter: approx. 10 cm; Base diameter: 10. 2 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number34-3-18
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionNeckless shouldered jar with collared rim and flat base: reconstructed from sherds, profile reconstructed to vessel's midsection. Two portions of rim and shoulder are preserved but not attached to lower portion of vessel. The entire vessel was manufactured using the wheel; the flat base was finished on the wheel. Similar in form to the miniature versions, such as 13-12-22c.1. Form // 20.1886
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7000 X. 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.