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D ware jar with wavy line decoration
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada III 3300–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 986
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 16 x 11.5 cm (6 5/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3924
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionD ware, wet smoothed, with three groups of wavy lines in red on upper shoulder.
Globular ovoid shape, flat base, rolled rim with a collar neck. Very good condition.
Globular ovoid shape, flat base, rolled rim with a collar neck. Very good condition.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 986 [M/986/a] Mesa'eed.
1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.