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Polished redware bowl
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4–5
2575–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7530-G 7540; G 7530
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28.1536
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: redware polished
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: concave
Rim type: plain
Base: flattened
Surface Condition: polished, erroded
Vessel Condition: 95% complete
Decoration:
Other: uneven shape
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: concave
Rim type: plain
Base: flattened
Surface Condition: polished, erroded
Vessel Condition: 95% complete
Decoration:
Other: uneven shape
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7530-7540; G 7530. 1928: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.