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D ware jar with diagonal wavy lines
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada III 3300–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 666
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 18 x 13.5 cm (7 1/16 x 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3953
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionBuff ware (D ware), cream surface, decorated with two groups of 5 wavy parallel lines in red-brown that go diagonally across the upper shoulder of the jar. Vessel has a flat base, a rolled everted rim (1 large chip missing), a narrow neck, and is very round or ovoid in shape. In very good condtition.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 666 [M/666/2]; from upper 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.