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Two fragments of a squat shouldered jar
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
Overall (11.1687.1): 5.9 x 14.3 cm (2 5/16 x 5 5/8 in.)
Overall (11.1687.2): 4.6 x 13.3 cm (1 13/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Overall (11.1687.2): 4.6 x 13.3 cm (1 13/16 x 5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.1687.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThe stone is fine and coarse-grained. It is wavy-lined. There is no ring on top. The base is missing, and the rim is inverted. Only these upper body fragments of the jar remain.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Menkaura (Menkaura) Valley Temple, Giza. 1911: 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.
Findspot Information: Menkaura (Menkaura) Valley Temple, Giza
Menkaura Valley Temple, Giza
Findspot Information: Menkaura (Menkaura) Valley Temple, Giza
Menkaura Valley Temple, Giza