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Collared jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6–10
2323–2040 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesheikh, Mes/104/A
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x depth: 8.7 x 3 cm (3 7/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1208
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe base is pointed. The rim is broken off. The jar is from offering box 12.1244.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Mesheikh. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Findspot Information: From Mesheikh. Mes / 104 / A
Findspot Information: From Mesheikh. Mes / 104 / A