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Model saucers
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khufu to Menkaura
2551–2472 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7550 B in debris of chamber
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 1.9 x 6.7 cm (3/4 x 2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number28.1511
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionSeven model offering saucers (two broken and mended), and fragments.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, G 7550B in debris of chamber. 1928: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.