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Miniature jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2416 D III, in wood coffin
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 6 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number36-7-29c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: red-brownware
Vessel type: miniature shoulder jar
Profile: slender
Rim type: wide mouth, collared neck
Base: wide, flaring, flat
Surface Condition:
Vessel Condition: base heavily eroded
Decoration:
Other: unevenly shaped
Vessel type: miniature shoulder jar
Profile: slender
Rim type: wide mouth, collared neck
Base: wide, flaring, flat
Surface Condition:
Vessel Condition: base heavily eroded
Decoration:
Other: unevenly shaped
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2416 D III, in wood coffin. 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.