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Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height x width: 4.8 x 7.8 cm (1 7/8 x 3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.353
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionThe stone is fine-grained and wavy-lined. It has white veins. The rim is inverted. The surface is irregular. It is broken and mended. It is complete.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple. 1911: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.