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Cylinder beaker
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, tomb 939
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 12.5 x 5.5 cm (4 15/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5532
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: unknown (marl?)
Vessel type: beaker
Profile: cylinder
Rim type: plain, everted
Base: small, flat
Surface Condition: very white
Vessel Condition: complete, but in eight fragments
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: beaker
Profile: cylinder
Rim type: plain, everted
Base: small, flat
Surface Condition: very white
Vessel Condition: complete, but in eight fragments
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid, tomb 939 [M/939/a].
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.
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.