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Miniature jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 6.5 x 8 cm (2 9/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1907
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: course ware
Body type: bag-shaped
Rim type: chopped
Base: flattish
Surface Condition: some surface wearing, and spots which are fire-blackened.
Decoration: none
Body type: bag-shaped
Rim type: chopped
Base: flattish
Surface Condition: some surface wearing, and spots which are fire-blackened.
Decoration: none
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple. excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.