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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
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)