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Miniature saucer
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2416 D III, in wood coffin
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 0.9 x 3.8 cm (3/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number36-7-27j
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: brownware
Vessel type: miniature saucer
Profile: crude
Rim type: plain
Base: flat
Surface Condition: black-speckled
Vessel Condition: complete
Decoration:
Other: object found with others from tomb; unmarked
Vessel type: miniature saucer
Profile: crude
Rim type: plain
Base: flat
Surface Condition: black-speckled
Vessel Condition: complete
Decoration:
Other: object found with others from tomb; unmarked
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.