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Deep bowl with nearly vertical, straight sides; round base; plain rim. Redware with red slip. Two concentric, incised bands on interior at base. Interior surface somewhat scratched. Broken, mended, and much restored in plaster.
Provenance
From Giza, G 7000 X / Exp.Ph. B 8764 1/3 / BG. 455. 19?: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Egyptian, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Snefru to Khufu, 2575–2528 B.C.
Findspot
Giza, Egypt
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 25 cm (3 15/16 x 9 13/16 in.)
Accession Number
37.2690
Medium or Technique
Pottery