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Globular shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 1201
Medium/Technique
Pottery (Nile Silt)
Dimensions
Rim diameter: 6.2 cm; Base diameter: approx. 3 cm; Height: 12.3 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1970
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionGlobular shouldered jar with rolled rim and flat base: complete, aside from some small holes in the base. The vessel was handmade to the shoulder; the shoulder and above were manufactured on the wheel. The exterior is coated in a red slip. // Eg.Inv.8221.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 1201 . 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.