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Miniature jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4520 b, chamber
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 7.5 x 4.5 cm (2 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1660
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionMiniature, tall shoulder jar with elongated neck, wide open mouth, wide flaring base and vertical rim. Red-brownware, wet smoothed. Base and rim slightly chipped.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4520 b, chamber. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.