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Miniature cylinder jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 5.7 x 3.5 cm (2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2175
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionBody type: cylinder
Profile: straight-sided
Rim type: flaring
Base: flat
Surface: mottled
Condition: complete
Profile: straight-sided
Rim type: flaring
Base: flat
Surface: mottled
Condition: complete
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.