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Miniature footed jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7789 J, debris
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 5.5 x 4.5 cm (2 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28-4-80c.5
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: brownware
Vessel type: miniature shoulder jar
Profile: tall
Rim type: open mouth; vertical, collared rim
Base: wide, flat foot
Surface Condition: wet smoothed
Vessel Condition: rim chipped, nearly complete
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: miniature shoulder jar
Profile: tall
Rim type: open mouth; vertical, collared rim
Base: wide, flat foot
Surface Condition: wet smoothed
Vessel Condition: rim chipped, nearly complete
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7789 J, debris. 1928: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.