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Miniature R ware bowl
Egyptian
Predynastic
3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 924
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 3.5 x 8 cm (1 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5527
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: R ware
Vessel type: bowl [ miniature]
Profile: slightly convex
Rim type: plain, irregular
Base: flat
Surface Condition: smoothed R ware; fire blackened
Vessel Condition: complete; fair condition
Decoration: none
Other:
Vessel type: bowl [ miniature]
Profile: slightly convex
Rim type: plain, irregular
Base: flat
Surface Condition: smoothed R ware; fire blackened
Vessel Condition: complete; fair condition
Decoration: none
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 924 [M/924/b]. 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.