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Accessory to serving statuette, row of beer jars
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2347 A, e
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x width: 7 x 11.3 cm (2 3/4 x 4 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.651
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionAccessory to serving figure; row of 9 red beer-jars with black sealings standing in white rack. Ancient dowel hole for fixing on base.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2347A, e. 1935: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.