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Lentoid bottle
Egyptian
Hellenistic Period (Ptolemaic Dynasty)
305–30 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7641, C pit
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 14.5 x 11 x 7.5 cm (5 11/16 x 4 5/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1664
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionBlack-polished ware with two handles and base; impressed design on both sides.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7641 C pit. 1925: February, 1925. excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1947: Brought from Harvard Camp.