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Bag-shaped jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru to Khufu
2575–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7000 X
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 12 x 14 cm (4 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2663
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionGlobular, bag-shaped jar with round base and flattened, everted rim. Brownware, with heavy black speckling. Broken, repaired, and base heavily restored with plaster.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7000 X. Exp.Ph. B 8523 2/1 / BG. 452. 1934: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.