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Bowl with pot mark
Egyptian
Predynastic Periods
Naqada II–III 3650–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 576
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 21.5 cm (3 15/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2562
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: S ware
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain with slight carination
Base: flat
Surface Condition: white fabric color
Vessel Condition: cracked but otherwise good
Decoration:
Other: potmark near base in the shape of a cresent moon with a line under it; resembles the hieroglyph for "Abd" [month] Could be a volume indicator
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain with slight carination
Base: flat
Surface Condition: white fabric color
Vessel Condition: cracked but otherwise good
Decoration:
Other: potmark near base in the shape of a cresent moon with a line under it; resembles the hieroglyph for "Abd" [month] Could be a volume indicator
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 576 [M/576/1]. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession date: June 2, 2022)