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Concave beaker fragments
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x depth: 6.5 x 8.4 cm (2 9/16 x 3 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.1243
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe stone is fine-grained and red-veined. The base is flat. It is broken into three fragments. One base fragment including a portion of the lower body, one rim fragment including a portion of the upper body, and one small body fragment. It is broken and mended. Fragments are missing.
ProvenanceGiza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts expedition