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Model bowl
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Neferirkare
2446–2438 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 6040 B, Chamber debris inside door to pit
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 3.5 x 4.4 cm (1 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.2819
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionA model bowl made of alabaster; undamaged; field number incorrrect (25-12-112) on object.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G6040B, Chamber debris inside door to pit. 1925: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.