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Model shouldered jar

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2625–2500 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple

Medium/Technique Copper
Dimensions Height x width: 8 x 6.2 cm (3 1/8 x 2 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.718
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionSurface heavily encrusted and damaged by disease.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.