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Squat jar decorated with wavy lines
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada II–III 3650–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 771
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 7.5 x 8.5 cm (2 15/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3941
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionD ware - Squat, ovoid type, tubular lug handles, brown ware, cream-pink surface, decorated with encircling horizontal bands of wavy lines in red. Lines also on rim and base. Some white deposits on surface, otherwise in good condition. Complete.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 773 [M/773] Mesa'eed.
1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.