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Squat shouldered jar ring
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height x diameter (complete jar): 6.1 x 13.3 cm (2 3/8 x 5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.405b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionIt is in excellent condition. The rim is rolled and everted. It is complete. The jar it belongs to is 11.405a.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Menkaura (Mycerinus) Valley Temple. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.