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Copper model dish.

Details

  • ID
    MFAB_13.3014
  • Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Classification
    Vessels
  • Findspot
    Pit G 2381 A, chamber
  • Material
    Copper
  • Dimensions
    Diameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Neferkare Pepi II
  • Date of Register Entry
    2288–2194 B.C.
  • Notes
    This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, it was registered but its original registration number is unknown. 1912: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1913: assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
  • Remarks
    MFA 13.3014 originally registered, but registration number unknown. This model dish probably one of group of twenty-three model dishes registered as 12-12-453 – 12-12-475 (see A840) tomb sheet numbers 240 – 262.

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2381

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 2