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Redware basin

2323–2040 B.C.
Object PlaceGiza, Egypt
Medium/TechniquePottery (redware)
DimensionsOverall: 13 x 23.5 cm (5 1/8 x 9 1/4 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number09.819
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple (MVT no no.). 1909: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
Deep basin
2585–2560 B.C.
Carinated bowl
2323–2040 B.C.
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.
Deep basin
2585–2560 B.C.
Deep basin
2585–2560 B.C.
Straight-sided bowl
3850–3300 B.C.
1550–1070 B.C.
Restricted: For reference only
Naqada I, 3850–3650 B.C.