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Ring stand
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4340 A, debris in shaft
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 6 cm (2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5819.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: brown
Vessel type: ring stand
Profile: short, thick
Rim type: slightly rolled
Base: flaring
Surface Condition: worn, some chips; traces of white encrustation
Vessel Condition: complete, except for rim chips; overall, good condition
Decoration:
Other: belongs with 20.1901
Vessel type: ring stand
Profile: short, thick
Rim type: slightly rolled
Base: flaring
Surface Condition: worn, some chips; traces of white encrustation
Vessel Condition: complete, except for rim chips; overall, good condition
Decoration:
Other: belongs with 20.1901
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4340 A, debris in shaft. 19: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.