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Large carinated 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: 11 x 32 cm (4 5/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3280
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionCarinated, straight-sided dish; round base; plain rim; burnished red-brown ware; complete, but repaired. See card 13.3272-81.
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.