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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
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
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.