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Bowl inscribed for King Teti
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Teti
2323–2291 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2385 A, Notes: Egypt (Giza, tomb G 2385 A)
Medium/Technique
Anorthosite gneiss
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 4.5 x 9.4 cm (1 3/4 x 3 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3141
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWith scratched inscription containing name of King Teti.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 2385 A. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1913: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)