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Model bottle from an Opening of the Mouth set
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Neferkara Pepy II
2246–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb of Impy, G 2381 A
Medium/Technique
Rock crystal
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 5.7 x 2.9 cm (2 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3267
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionSmall model bottle, not hollowed out, with smooth finish, translucent.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G2381 A (tomb of Impy). 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.