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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

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.