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Concave R ware bowl
Egyptian
Predynastic
3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 910
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 6.5 x 16.5 cm (2 9/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5298
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: R ware
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: concave
Rim type: plain, flaring
Base: flat, uneven
Surface Condition: red-orange color; smoothed
Vessel Condition: cracted; large rim piece missing
Decoration: none
Other:
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: concave
Rim type: plain, flaring
Base: flat, uneven
Surface Condition: red-orange color; smoothed
Vessel Condition: cracted; large rim piece missing
Decoration: none
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 910 [M/910/i]. 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.