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Fragments of a tall shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple, SUB 55
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x depth: 13.6 x 13.7 cm (5 3/8 x 5 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.1629
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe stone is coarse-grained and horizontal white veined. Handles are modeled on the shoulders. The rim is plain. It is broken into three fragments. It is broken and mended. Many fragments are missing.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Menkaura (Menkaura) Valley Temple, Giza. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Findspot Information: Menkaura (Menkaura) Valley Temple, SUB 55, Giza
Menkaura Valley Temple, Giza
Findspot Information: Menkaura (Menkaura) Valley Temple, SUB 55, Giza
Menkaura Valley Temple, Giza