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Shoulder jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4–5
2575–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7330 A, debris of pit
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 36 x 21.5 cm (14 3/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number34-6-17d
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: redware
Vessel type: shoulder
Profile:
Rim type: rolled
Base: pointed
Surface Condition: pinkish-orange slip
Vessel Condition: repaired; incomplete
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: shoulder
Profile:
Rim type: rolled
Base: pointed
Surface Condition: pinkish-orange slip
Vessel Condition: repaired; incomplete
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7330 A, debris of pit. 1934: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.