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Fragmentary Miniature neckless shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4340 A, debris in shaft
Medium/Technique
Pottery (Nile Silt)
Dimensions
Rim diameter: 4.8 cm; Base diameter: 4.8 cm; Height: 6.5 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5599
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionMiniature, globular neckless shouldered jar with flat base and collared rim: composed of three reconstructed sherds and 80% complete. The entire vessel was manufactured using the wheel, as is common for this class of pottery. Some white reside is visible on the exterior, but this is probably post-depositional. // 13-12-22c.1.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4340 A, debris in shaft. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.