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Sherds from a large ovoid shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4733 E
Medium/Technique
Pottery (probably Marl clay)
Dimensions
Rim diameter: 9.7 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14-2-115b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThirty-five sherds from a jar with rolled rim with interior ledge and pointed base The exterior and interior have a white/light pink surface coating, possibly naturally occuring on marl clay fabric. The body is handmade, likely through coiling; the rim and neck were manufactured on the slow wheel or similar turning device. The lower body and base formed by cutting and trimming vertically. Previously mended now in fragments, largely complete
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G4733E. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.