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Sherd from a shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4440 A, shaft
Medium/Technique
Pottery (Nile Silt)
Dimensions
Rim diameter: 8.7 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5678
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
Description1 sherd from a shouldered jar, representing the complete rolled rim and cylindrical neck of the vessel, as well as part of the shoulder. This portion of the vessel was manufactured on the slow wheel or similar turning device. The exterior and interior of this portion of the jar were red slipped.
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.