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Large spouted basin
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khufu
2585–2560 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb 7000 X
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 15 x 43.5 cm (5 7/8 x 17 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2681
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWide bowl with large spout and two ledge handles; light brown ware. Broken, mended, but nearly complete. Hetepheres I
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 7000 X. 1926: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1937: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.