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Opening of the Mouth cup
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2350–2170 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Sheikh Farag
Medium/Technique
Slate
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 3.8 x 3.2 cm (1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.734
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionSlate. Chipped at top.
ProvenanceFrom Sheikh Farag, tomb S.F.5202. 1923: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1924: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.