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Tall shouldered jar
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
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Height: 17.3 cm (6 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.2926
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionTall shouldered jar with neck and projecting rim.
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)
(Accession date: December 4, 1913)