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Fragments of squat vase

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt; Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple, SUB 55

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height x width: 8.0 x 12.6 cm (3 1/8 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.1713
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionAlabaster; coarse-grained; white band; section of upper part of vase only.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple, SUB 55. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.