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Miniature redware dish

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4340 A, debris in SW corner of chamber

Medium/Technique Pottery
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 9 cm (13/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5589
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionWare type: redware
Vessel type: miniature dish
Profile: straight-sided
Rim type: plain
Base: flat
Surface Condition: brown
Vessel Condition: two chips in rim
Decoration:
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ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4340 A, debris in SW corner of chamber. 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.