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Miniature bowl
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2420 S, chamber
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 6 cm (13/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number36-5-54g
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: red-brownware
Vessel type: miniature bowl
Profile: straight-sided
Rim type: plain
Base: flat
Surface Condition: interior dirt-encrusted
Vessel Condition: two total fragments; about 70% complete
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: miniature bowl
Profile: straight-sided
Rim type: plain
Base: flat
Surface Condition: interior dirt-encrusted
Vessel Condition: two total fragments; about 70% complete
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2420 S, chamber. 1936: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.