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Diorite squat jar

Diorite globular squat jar (H.S.Sq. 5), handles modeled on shoulder, ring modeled at top; grey and green; broken and mended, small pieces missing.

Details

  • ID
    MFAB_11.436
  • Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Classification
    Vessels
  • Findspot
    Menkaure Valley Temple (MVT)
  • Material
    Diorite
  • Dimensions
    Overall: 9.8 x 13.3 cm (3 7/8 x 5 1/4 in.)
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Predynastic Period ?
  • Notes
    This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1911: assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession date: March 2, 1911)

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