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Large bag-shaped jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru to Khufu
2575–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7000 X
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 21 x 23 cm (8 1/4 x 9 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2671
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionLarge, globular bag-shaped jar with flattened, everted rim and rounded base. Red-brownware; slightly reoded surface. Repaired and restored with plaster.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7000 X / Exp.Ph. B 8524 (top, center) / BG. 452. 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.