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Faded decorated shoulder jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada II–III 3650–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 764
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 6 cm (4 5/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5119
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: D ware
Vessel type: tall
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: flat everted
Base: small, flat
Surface Condition: reddish fabric; white deposits on surface
Vessel Condition: body relatively good; decoration gone
Decoration: traces of red lines; no discernable motifs or patterns
Other: 2 lug handles high on shoulder
Vessel type: tall
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: flat everted
Base: small, flat
Surface Condition: reddish fabric; white deposits on surface
Vessel Condition: body relatively good; decoration gone
Decoration: traces of red lines; no discernable motifs or patterns
Other: 2 lug handles high on shoulder
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 764 [M/764/c].
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.
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.