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Miniature black-topped redware jar
Nubian
A-Group
3100–3000 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia, Egypt, Dehmit, Cemetery 45, Grave 208
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 9.1 x 5.9 cm (3 9/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Archaeological Survey of Nubia
Accession Number19.3520
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThis miniature black-topped redware jar has a flat, round-edged base and a globular body that narrows to a straight rim. Heavy sediment inside and wear at the base and rim.
ProvenanceFrom Demhid, Sham Nishai (Egypt). (ASN 45/208, 1908). Excavated by Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition for the Archaeological Survey of Nubia; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the Egyptian government.
(Accession Date: July 6, 2006)
(Accession Date: July 6, 2006)