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Cylindrical jar
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 0–1
3100–2700 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Naga el-Hai (Qena), tomb 2107, no. 3
Medium/Technique
Pottery: Red ware
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 23.4 x 9.5 cm (9 3/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1668
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionCylindrical jar of pale red ware with yellow slip; external rim; under rim: rudimentary wavy decoration of jabbed pattern (pushed up).
ProvenanceFrom Naga el-Hai (Qena), tomb 2107, no. 3. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1947: brought from Harvard Camp.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1913)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1913)