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Large spouted basin
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: 17 x 44 cm (6 11/16 x 17 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2790
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: brownware
Vessel type: large bowl
Profile: convex; pinched spout
Rim type: plain
Base: round
Surface Condition: traces of white wash ?
Vessel Condition: repaired; about 90% complete
Decoration: two ledge handles
Other: tag found with object notes, "1071/16; Pl.39, B8401, top; out of BG 454"
Vessel type: large bowl
Profile: convex; pinched spout
Rim type: plain
Base: round
Surface Condition: traces of white wash ?
Vessel Condition: repaired; about 90% complete
Decoration: two ledge handles
Other: tag found with object notes, "1071/16; Pl.39, B8401, top; out of BG 454"
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, G 7000 X. 1934: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: June 2, 2022)