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Miniature neckless shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru to Khufu
2575–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7000 X
Medium/Technique
Pottery (Nile Silt)
Dimensions
Rim diameter: 5 cm; Base diameter: 5.4 cm; Maximum diameter: 7.8 cm; Height: 8 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2704
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionMiniature squat neckless jar with collared rim and flat base: complete. The entire vessel was manufactured using the wheel, as is common for this class of pottery. In addition, the bottom of the base was finished on the wheel. The jar is unslipped and has some white blotches on the exterior. HH 1245 was written in black ink on the bottom of the pot. The form is very similar to other miniature neckless shouldered jars like 13-12-22c.1, but less restricted around base and generally shorter and better made. Also // 20.1902.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7000 X / Exp.Ph. B 8763 2/3 / BG. 451. 19?: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.