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Carinated roll-rimmed bowl

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: 8 x 34 cm (3 1/8 x 13 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3276
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionLarge plate with slightly concave sides; rolled and slightly inverted rim; rounded base, fine red ware; haematite wash; dull polished. See card 13.3272-81. Broken in (3) three pieces and repaired.
ProvenanceFrom Giza G 2381 A (tomb of Impy). 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. Accession date December 4, 1913.