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Miniature plate
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4640 A, chamber
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 1.5 x 8.5 cm (9/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13-12-14j
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: light brownware
Vessel type: miniature plate
Profile: straight sided with flattened profile; thick walls
Rim type: plain
Base: wide, flat
Surface Condition: wet smoothed
Vessel Condition: surface heavily worn
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: miniature plate
Profile: straight sided with flattened profile; thick walls
Rim type: plain
Base: wide, flat
Surface Condition: wet smoothed
Vessel Condition: surface heavily worn
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 4640 A, chamber. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.