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Neckless shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru to Khufu
2575–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 7000 X
Medium/Technique
Pottery (Nile silt clay)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 6.8 x 6.6 cm (2 11/16 x 2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2668
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionNeckless shoulder jar with plastic collar; light brown ware; base slightly convex.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 7000 X. 1926: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1937: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.
(Accession Date: August 1, 1937)
(Accession Date: August 1, 1937)