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Miniature jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4720 A
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 7.5 x 4.5 cm (2 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1464.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionMiniature, tall shoulder jar with elongated neck, wide open mouth, wide flaring base and carinated, vertical rim. Brownware, wet smoothed. One fragment, about 90% complete.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4720 A. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.