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Fragment of a jar

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 or early Dynasty
2040–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, shaft A (Djehutynakht), chamber

Medium/Technique Pottery
Dimensions 12.6 x 18.8 cm (4 15/16 x 7 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-190
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionFragment of a fire-blackened jar.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 5, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.