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Deep bowl

Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 5210, offering room (Khemten)

Medium/Technique Pottery
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 26.5 cm (7 7/8 x 10 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1936
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionLarge, deep convex bowl with round base and flattened rim. Brownware with red slip; exterior heavily worn. Repaired and missing one body fragment.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 5210, offering room (Khemten). G 14 Pot 14. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.