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R ware jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period, Naqada I–III
3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 801
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 19.5 x 12.5 cm (7 11/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.3135
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: R ware
Vessel type: tall
Profile: ovoid
Rim type: plain
Base: pointed
Surface Condition: eroding, rough
Vessel Condition: okay
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: tall
Profile: ovoid
Rim type: plain
Base: pointed
Surface Condition: eroding, rough
Vessel Condition: okay
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 801 debris [M/801/b]. 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)