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Model offering dish
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2625–2500 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 7440 E
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 1.7 x 4.4 cm (11/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27.1525
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionMiniature bowl of Egyptian alabaster, intended to symbolize an offering of food for the deceased. This is one of fifty-eight miniature vessels found in the same tomb at Giza; and one of twenty-two model bains, similar to 27-5-35 to 66 (27.1488 to 27.1519), but with rounded rim, flat base. (27.1520 to 27.1545 or 27-5-67 to 27-5-92)
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 7440 Z. 1927: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
(Accession date May 27, 1927)
(Accession date May 27, 1927)