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Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple
Medium/Technique
Porphyry
Dimensions
Height x width: 8.5 x 18.5 cm (3 3/8 x 7 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.386
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionIt is convex shaped. The base is rounded, and the rim is inverted. It is colored greenish-black and white. There is no ring at the top. It is broken and mended. Fragments are missing.
ProvenanceFrom 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.