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Cylinder beaker
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Nagada II–III, 3650–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 646
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 11 cm (8 11/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2879
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: S ware
Vessel type: beaker
Profile: tall, cylinder
Rim type: rolled, chipped
Base: flat
Surface Condition: S ware
Vessel Condition: complete; good
Decoration: impressed, scalloped band below rim
Other:
Vessel type: beaker
Profile: tall, cylinder
Rim type: rolled, chipped
Base: flat
Surface Condition: S ware
Vessel Condition: complete; good
Decoration: impressed, scalloped band below rim
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 646 [M/646/4]. 1913: 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. (Accession date: June 2, 2022)