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Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period
2960–2575 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 11 x 17.9 cm (4 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.584
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe stone is very light gray and fine-grained. There is a modeled ring at the top. The rim is rolled and everted. It is broken and mended. Fragments are missing.
ProvenanceFrom Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple, Giza. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1911: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.