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Decorated shoulder jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada III, 3300–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 882
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 25 x 23 cm (9 13/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5276
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: D ware
Vessel type: tall
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: rolled
Base: missing
Surface Condition: good; light colored slip
Vessel Condition: base missing
Decoration: decorated wtih diagonal brush strokes in 14 groups of 3
Other:
Vessel type: tall
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: rolled
Base: missing
Surface Condition: good; light colored slip
Vessel Condition: base missing
Decoration: decorated wtih diagonal brush strokes in 14 groups of 3
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 882, no. 3 [M/882/3]. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.