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Small bowl

Egyptian
Late Period
760–332 B.C.

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Overall(a): 2.5 x 5 x 0.6 cm (1 x 1 15/16 x 1/4 in.)
Overall(b): 5.4 x 2.3 x 5.8 cm (2 1/8 x 7/8 x 2 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.1413
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionSmall bowl in two pieces, large piece missing from side. Flat bottom, straight sides flaring rim. Traces of bluish-green glaze; much defaced; badly broken;
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection,Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.