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Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, El Kab
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 13.8 x 1.1 cm (5 7/16 x 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number97.1015a-b
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe base is flat, and the rim is flattened and everted. It is in two fragments. There is a piece missing from the side.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, El Kab. 1897: excavated by James E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account; assigned to the Egyptian Research Account in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the ERA in response for contributions.