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Model dish

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4714 A

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height x diameter: 1.6 x 3.5 cm (5/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number35.2013
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionAlabaster model dish. (Problem: Note that the dish in the far right [three o'clock position] has tomb G 2385X written on it in pencil. The dishes in this photograph are from different tombs: 35.2013- 2016, and 2018 are from G4714A; However, 35.2017 and 35.2029 are from G 2385X. The rest, 35.2019 to 35.2028 have no field numbers and no tomb numbers given. JH)
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 4714A. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition and assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.