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Potstand
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 5380 A, debris in chamber
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 17 x 13.5 cm (6 11/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.3667
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: red-brownware
Vessel type: potstand
Profile: narrow body, flaring ends
Rim type: collared
Base: flaring
Surface Condition: interior blackened; chip from body
Vessel Condition: about half of base missing; three rim chips; about 90% complete
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: potstand
Profile: narrow body, flaring ends
Rim type: collared
Base: flaring
Surface Condition: interior blackened; chip from body
Vessel Condition: about half of base missing; three rim chips; about 90% complete
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 5380 A, debris in chamber. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession date: June 2, 2022)