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Miniature dish
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Debris E of mastaba G 7783
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 7 cm (13/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28.1406.7
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: red-brownware
Vessel type: miniature dish
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain
Base: flat
Surface Condition: wet smoothed; interior heavily worn
Vessel Condition: rim nicked; large crack in base
Decoration:
Other: unevenly shaped; vessel is marked "28-4-47(7)" ?
Vessel type: miniature dish
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain
Base: flat
Surface Condition: wet smoothed; interior heavily worn
Vessel Condition: rim nicked; large crack in base
Decoration:
Other: unevenly shaped; vessel is marked "28-4-47(7)" ?
ProvenanceFrom Giza, debris E of mastaba G 7783. 1928: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.