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Large carinated bowl with spout
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru to Khufu
2575–2528 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7000 X
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 23 x 38 cm (9 1/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number37.2686
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionLarge carinated bowl with somewhat flattened base, everted rim and tubular spout. Brownware; traces of white slip on surface. Broken, mended and partially restored with plaster.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7000 X / Exp.Ph. B 8409 2/1 / BG. 453. 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.