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Sherd from a miniature shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4440 A, shaft
Medium/Technique
Pottery (Nile Silt)
Dimensions
Base diameter: 5.6 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5822.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionSherd from a miniature jar: 50% of base and profile to just below shoulder preserved. Like all vessels which fall into the category of Old Kingdom miniature vessels, this jar was completely manufactured on the wheel. Unslipped.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4440 A, shaft. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.