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Globular shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4733 E
Medium/Technique
Pottery (Nile Silt)
Dimensions
Rim diameter: 5.2 cm; Base diameter: 5.8 cm; Maximum diameter: 9.9 cm; Height: 12.6 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1875
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionGlobular shoulder jar with slightly everted direct rim, short neck, and flat base: complete. The vessel is entirely wheelmade, with a burnished red slip on the exterior, extending into interior of the rim. // 14-2-121 aa, Reisner type B-XIX.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G4733E. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.