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Model spouted bowl

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Neferkara Pepy II
2246–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb of Impy, G 2381 A

Medium/Technique Copper
Dimensions Diameter: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.2948
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsModels

DescriptionThis miniature spouted bowl with recurved rim is one of a large group of copper model tools and vessels found in the same intact burial chamber.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 2381 A (tomb of Impy). 1912: 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: December 4, 1913)