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Miniature bowl
Egyptian
New Kingdom
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Semna, S 523
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Height x diameter x thickness (of rim): 4.4 x 11.8 x 0.5 cm (1 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.876
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionMiniature convex bowl. It is made of blue-glazed faience. It is decorated in black with lotus flower designs inside and petals outside. It has a plain squared rim and a small flat base. It is complete.
ProvenanceFrom Semna, S 523. March 2, 1924:excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.