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Cylindrical beaker

2575–2465 B.C.
FindspotGiza, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueBasalt
DimensionsHeight x width:17.4 x 8.9 cm (6 7/8 x 3 1/2 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number11.1202
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
2575–2465 B.C.
Convex bowl
2575–2465 B.C.
Tall ovoid jar
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Tall footed jar with handles
Naqada I, 3850–3650 B.C.
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.
Tall ovoid stone jar with lug handles
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.
Convex bowl
2575–2465 B.C.
Concave beaker
2575–2465 B.C.
Cylinder bowl
2575–2465 B.C.