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Cylinder jar decorated with net pattern
Egyptian
Predynastic Period, Naqada III, Dynasty 2 (?)
2750–2649 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 666
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 24.5 x 10.5 cm (9 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3958
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionCylindrical beaker, pink ware, cream surface; wavy ledge below rim formed by pushing up a scalloped pattern with fingers, net pattern in red. W ware with flat base, rolled rim (2 chips missing), in good condition.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 666. Mesa'eed. [M/666/7] From the lower layer of 3 burials.
1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.