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Decorated ware beaker
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada III, 3300–2960 B.C
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 955
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 28 x 11 cm (11 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5343
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: D ware
Vessel type: Beaker
Profile: Cylinder
Rim type: Rolled
Base: Flat
Surface Condition: D Ware, heavily encrusted with salt
Vessel Condition: Okay, nearly complete in three pieces
Decoration: Scalloped border, net design
Other:
Vessel type: Beaker
Profile: Cylinder
Rim type: Rolled
Base: Flat
Surface Condition: D Ware, heavily encrusted with salt
Vessel Condition: Okay, nearly complete in three pieces
Decoration: Scalloped border, net design
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 955 [M/955/k]. 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.