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Miniature jar fragments
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2105 Y, chamber
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number38.2145
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: red-brownware
Vessel type: miniature jar
Profile: ovoid
Rim type: plain; wide, open mouth
Base: pointed
Surface Condition: red slipped and burnished; worn
Vessel Condition: four total fragments; about 40% complete
Decoration: two incised bands on exterior below rim
Other:
Vessel type: miniature jar
Profile: ovoid
Rim type: plain; wide, open mouth
Base: pointed
Surface Condition: red slipped and burnished; worn
Vessel Condition: four total fragments; about 40% complete
Decoration: two incised bands on exterior below rim
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2105 Y, chamber. 1938: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.