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Footed bowl
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–II, 3850–3300 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 781
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 12.5 cm (2 3/8 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5479
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: Redware
Vessel type:
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain, chipped
Base: flat, footed
Surface Condition: unslipped, fire blackened base
Vessel Condition: complete, good
Decoration: none
Other:
Vessel type:
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain, chipped
Base: flat, footed
Surface Condition: unslipped, fire blackened base
Vessel Condition: complete, good
Decoration: none
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 781 [M/781]. 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.