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Bowl fragments
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 5020 on top of mastaba
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number35-8-9a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: redware
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: convex (?)
Rim type: plain
Base: missing
Surface Condition: polished, but worn
Vessel Condition: four fragments, two of which are very thin
Decoration:
Other: fragments appear to be from two different vessels
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: convex (?)
Rim type: plain
Base: missing
Surface Condition: polished, but worn
Vessel Condition: four fragments, two of which are very thin
Decoration:
Other: fragments appear to be from two different vessels
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G5020 on top of mastaba. 1935: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.