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Potstand
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, El-Kab
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 11.5 x 13.5 cm (4 1/2 x 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number97.1040
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionShort potstand with widely flaring base and slightly rolled rim. Redware with white slip. Base badly broken and rim chipped; about 90% complete. "Kab IV" written in black ink on interior, "192" painted in large black numbers on exterior.
ProvenanceFrom Elkab. 1897, excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account , assigned to the Egyptian Research Account in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the ERA in response for contributions.