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Miniature bowl/lid
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 4540 A, chamber
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.3763.5
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThis miniature bowl is one of a set of six (20.3763.1-20.3763.6). All are of similar design with flat, cord-cut base, sides with a slight concavity that curve inward slightly to a straight rim.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 4540 A, chamber. 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.
(Accession date: July 25, 2006)
(Accession date: July 25, 2006)