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Globular shouldered jar on a stand
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2134 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2353 B
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3103
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe jar and the stand are one piece.The base of the stand is flat, and the rim is rolled and everted.There is a molded band around the base of the jar and the top of the stand.The interior is gouged out.The surface is worn.It is complete.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Findspot Information: Giza G 2353 B.
Findspot Information: Giza G 2353 B.