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Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 982
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 2.5 x 3.5 cm (1 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3817
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionCoarse brown ware; traces of a red slip or haematite wash.
Squat, ovoid shape, round base, rolled rim. In fair condition with slight damage at rim.
Squat, ovoid shape, round base, rolled rim. In fair condition with slight damage at rim.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 982 [M/982]
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.