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R ware dish
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 658
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 4.5 x 11.5 cm (1 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2574
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: R ware
Vessel type: Dish
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain
Base: flat with ridge
Surface Condition: rough but nice deep colors
Vessel Condition: very good
Decoration: none
Other: "29" written in black ink on base
Vessel type: Dish
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain
Base: flat with ridge
Surface Condition: rough but nice deep colors
Vessel Condition: very good
Decoration: none
Other: "29" written in black ink on base
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 658 debris [M/658/a]. 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)