Deep basin
2585–2560 B.C.
Object PlaceGiza, Egypt
Medium/TechniquePottery (redware)
DimensionsHeight x diameter: 54 x 61 cm (21 1/4 x 24 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number47.1708
On View
Not on viewClassificationsVessels
Collections
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G 7000x, Tomb of Hetepheres. 1926: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1947: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
2323–2040 B.C.
2323–2040 B.C.
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.
2585–2560 B.C.
2585–2560 B.C.
3850–3300 B.C.
1550–1070 B.C.
Naqada I, 3850–3650 B.C.