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Miniature bowl
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4340 A, debris in shaft
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5610
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: brown
Vessel type: miniature
Profile: straight-sided
Rim type: plain
Base: flat
Surface Condition: scratched; black specks on surface
Vessel Condition: three total fragments; about 70% complete
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: miniature
Profile: straight-sided
Rim type: plain
Base: flat
Surface Condition: scratched; black specks on surface
Vessel Condition: three total fragments; about 70% complete
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4340 A, debris in shaft. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.