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Miniature dish

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2420 S, chamber

Medium/Technique Pottery
Dimensions Overall: 1.1 x 5.5 cm (7/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number36-5-53a
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionMiniature dish with straight sides and plain rim; wide, flat base cut with string. Light red-brownware. Two small rim chips. Good condition.
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.