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Miniature bowl
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–II, 3850–3300 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 646
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 5.5 x 7 cm (2 3/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2501
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: Redware (P ware)
Vessel type: short cup
Profile: convex
Rim type: plain, broken
Base: round
Surface Condition: slipped with red, but worn
Vessel Condition: rim broken, otherwise complete
Decoration:
Other: thick
Vessel type: short cup
Profile: convex
Rim type: plain, broken
Base: round
Surface Condition: slipped with red, but worn
Vessel Condition: rim broken, otherwise complete
Decoration:
Other: thick
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 646. debris. 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. (Accession date: June 2, 2022)