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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
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)