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Kohl pot lid
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Pepi I or later
2289–2150 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, North of steps of G 7101
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 0.6 x 4.2 cm (1/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2755
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionKohl pot lid.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, north of steps of G 7101. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.