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Model dish

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Neferkara Pepy II
2246–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb of Impy, G 2381 A

Medium/Technique Copper
Dimensions Diameter: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3025
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsModels

DescriptionThis copper model of a shallow dish is part of a large collection of model tools and vessels found together in an intact burial chamber.
ProvenanceFrom Giza G 2381 A (tomb of Impy). 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.

(Accession date: December 4, 1913)