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Cylindrical beaker

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height x width: 22.3 x 9.9 cm (8 3/4 x 3 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.557
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionThe stone is fine-grained and wavy-lined. The base is flat, and the rim is rolled and everted. It was drilled with a borer. It is broken and mended. Fragments are missing.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple. 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.