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Concave-sided beaker
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Marked G 23 (G 14 Pot 14)
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 8.5 x 10 cm (3 3/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1942
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionSmall jar with concave sides and slightly flaring, flat base; wide, flattened, everted rim. Red-brownware with red slip; surface flaked at rim; some white deposits and chipping along base. Condition otherwise good.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Marked G 23, G 14 Pot 14. 19?: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.