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Globular shouldered jar
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Zawyet el-Aryan, Grave Z 316
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 7.4 x 6.9 cm (2 15/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.2390
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe stone is fine-grained, wavy-lined, and white veined. The base is flat, and the rim is rolled and everted. It is in good condition and complete, except for a nick in the rim.
ProvenanceFrom Zawyet el-Aryan, Grave Z 316. 1910-11: 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.
(Accession date: December 7, 1911)
(Accession date: December 7, 1911)