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Miniature globular jar with red painted wavy lines (D-ware)
Egyptian
Predynastic
3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia, Egypt, Gerf Husein (Gedekol), Cemetery 76, Grave 64
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 10 x 4.5 cm (3 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Archaeological Survey of Nubia
Accession Number19.3527
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionThis miniature globular jar is of the Predynastic Egyptian "D-ware" style. It has a small flat base, folded rim, and two lug handles (one of which is broken). Red painted horizontal wavy lines cover the exterior surface.
ProvenanceFrom Gedekol (ASN 76/64). 1908. Excavated by Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition for the Archaeological Survey of Nubia; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the Egyptian government.
(Accession Date: July 6, 2006)
(Accession Date: July 6, 2006)