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Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Neferirkare
2446–2438 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 6040 B, chamber
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.2907
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
Description21 complete; 6 broken and repaired; 1 broken in two pieces; 28 total.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 6040 B, chamber. 1925: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.