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Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height x width: 7.5 x 11 cm (2 15/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.383
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionThe rim is everted. The stone is hard and coarse grained. It is colored light brown. There are imperfections on the surface. There is no ring at the top. It is complete.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.