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Model ewer
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
Height: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.2947
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsModels
DescriptionOne of a large group of miniature copper tools and vessels found in the same intact tomb, this model takes the form of a spouted vessel known as a ewer. This example forms a pair with a basin, 13.2946. They represent a washing set.
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)
(Accession date: December 4, 1913)