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Porphyry squat jar

Porphyry squat jar (H.S.Sq. 29), trace of handles modeled on shoulder, ring modeled at top; green and black; shows marks of tools used in manufacture, partially worked.

Details

  • ID
    MFAB_11.433
  • Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Classification
    Vessels
  • Findspot
    Menkaure Valley Temple (MVT / I 356-371)
  • Material
    Porphyry
  • Dimensions
    Overall: 11.1 x 19.9 cm (4 3/8 x 7 13/16 in.)
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
  • Notes
    This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1911: assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession date: March 2, 1911)

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