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Slender pointed jar with flaring neck

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6
2323–2150 B.C.

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Height: 23.6 cm (9 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number99.734
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionBeautiful shape; four holes near edge, mended on one side.
ProvenanceHu (Diospolis Parva), Egypt, Y 90. 1898-1899: excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund (EEF); assigned to the EEF in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; presented to the MFA at EEF general meeting.