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Miniature concave bowl
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, G 2370 A; Object Place: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 5.5 x 8.5 cm (2 3/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3394
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionMiniature deep bowl with concave sides, plain rim, and flat base. Brownware with traces of white slip. Good condition.
ProvenanceGiza, G 2370 A. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.