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Concave beaker

2575–2465 B.C.
FindspotEgypt
Medium/TechniqueBasalt
DimensionsHeight x width: 13.9 x 8.1 cm (5 1/2 x 3 3/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number11.1158
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsVessels
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Menkaura (Menkaura) Valley Temple, Giza. 1911: 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.


Findspot Information: Menkaura (Menkaura) Valley Temple, Giza
Menkaura Valley Temple, Giza
2575–2465 B.C.
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.
Cylinder bowl
2575–2465 B.C.