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Shoulder jar with palm trees and birds

Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada II–III 3650–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 832

Medium/Technique Pottery
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 7.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3927
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionD ware; globular shoulder type, flat base, flat everted rim; tubular lug handles; brown ware, pinkish surface decorated with palms, and S shaped birds coming from a box in red; 5 straight lines around rim; some chipping and wear.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 832 [M/832/1] Mesa'eed. 1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt. Does not seem to be an object register number for this object, but is on tomb card.