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Miniature jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4640 A, shaft
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 11.5 x 6.5 cm (4 1/2 x 2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13-12-24a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: brownware
Vessel type: miniature shoulder jar; pronounced shoulder
Profile: tall
Rim type: elongated neck; plain, vertical highly carinated rim
Base: flat
Surface Condition: wet smoothed
Vessel Condition: rim badly broken
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: miniature shoulder jar; pronounced shoulder
Profile: tall
Rim type: elongated neck; plain, vertical highly carinated rim
Base: flat
Surface Condition: wet smoothed
Vessel Condition: rim badly broken
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4640 A, shaft. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.