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Fragment of bowl
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple, MVT/ III/ 14
Medium/Technique
Diorite
Dimensions
Height x width: 4.5 x 14.7 cm (1 3/4 x 5 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.1601
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionDiorite; black specked on white ground; part of base only.
ProvenanceFrom GIza, Menkaura Valley Temple, MVT/ III/ 14. 1911:excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.