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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: 16 x 44 cm (6 5/16 x 17 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2789
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: red-brownware
Vessel type: large dish
Profile: convex
Rim type: plain with pinched spout
Base: rounded
Surface Condition: interior blackened; exterior black speckled
Vessel Condition: repaired; about 95% complete
Decoration: two ledge handles
Other: tag found with object notes, "HH 1071/1, Pl.39, B8403, top; out of BG 454"; another note found with object illegible.
Vessel type: large dish
Profile: convex
Rim type: plain with pinched spout
Base: rounded
Surface Condition: interior blackened; exterior black speckled
Vessel Condition: repaired; about 95% complete
Decoration: two ledge handles
Other: tag found with object notes, "HH 1071/1, Pl.39, B8403, top; out of BG 454"; another note found with object illegible.
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)