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Roll-rimmed dish
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
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 32 cm (3 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3272
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionOne of ten large, straight-sided, carinated dishes; rolled, everted rim; rounded base; fine red ware; haematite wash; dull polished; repaired, in 2 (pieces)
ProvenanceFrom Giza G 2381 A (tomb of Impy). 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, 1912. Assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. Accession date December 4, 1913.