Advanced Search 
Large bag-shaped jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru to Khufu
2575–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7000 X
Medium/Technique
Pottery (Nile Silt)
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 24 cm (8 11/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2662
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionLarge, globular bag-shaped jar with flattened, everted rim and rounded base. Brownware with traces of white slip and pitted exterior. Heavily restored.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7000 X / Exp.Ph. B 8525 (center, center) / BG. 452. 19?: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.