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Model cylinder jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Mastaba G 4631 B
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 4.1 x 2.4 cm (1 5/8 x 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.2873
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionOne flaring, cylindrical, model, offering jar.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Mastaba G4631B. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.