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Magic bottle
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Neferkara Pepy II
2246–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb of Impy, G 2381 A
Medium/Technique
Quartz crystal
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 8.4 x 4 cm (3 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3268
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsModels
DescriptionDummy bottle, for use in the "opening of the mouth" ceremony.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2381 A (tomb of Impy). 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1913: assigned to the MFA by division by the Egyptian government.
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)