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Cylindrical vase
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Mycerinsu Valley Temple, MVT, I/27/233, Cyl. 133
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x width: 16.0 x 10.9 cm (6 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.1650
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionAlabaster; fine-grained; wavy-lined; drilled with borer; broken and mended; many pieces missing.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple, M.V.T., I/27/233, Cyl.133. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.