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Miniature dish

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2416 D III, in wood coffin

Medium/Technique Pottery
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 5.3 cm (1/2 x 2 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number36-7-28ii
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionWare type: red-brownware
Vessel type: miniature dish
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain
Base: wide, flat
Surface Condition:
Vessel Condition: complete
Decoration:
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ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2416 D III, in wood coffin. 1936: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.