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Redware jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–II, 3850–3300 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 882
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 12.5 cm (8 11/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5387
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: Redware (P ware)
Vessel type: tall jar
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: rolled
Base: small and flat
Surface Condition: 1 rim chip; some wear
Vessel Condition: complete, very good
Decoration: none
Other: 2 potmarks opposite each other; one X shape and one irregular rectangle shape
Vessel type: tall jar
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: rolled
Base: small and flat
Surface Condition: 1 rim chip; some wear
Vessel Condition: complete, very good
Decoration: none
Other: 2 potmarks opposite each other; one X shape and one irregular rectangle shape
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 882 [M/882/4]. 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.