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Food case with bread
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2350–2170 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 7143 B
Medium/Technique
Copper and barley bread
Dimensions
Diameter: 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4303
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsReligious and cult objects
DescriptionBronze circular case for flat cake; in two parts; unopened and still contains cake.
ProvenanceGiza, tomb G 7143 B. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1913: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.