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Fragments of a deep bowl

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2357 X

Medium/Technique Pottery
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number33.1153
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionWare type: possible white slip
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: rolled, slightly everted
Base:
Surface Condition: encrusted
Vessel Condition: 40% complete; four total pieces, one piece missing; traces of glue on margins of fitting fragments
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G2357X. 1933: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.