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R ware bowl
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 943
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 4.5 x 12.5 cm (1 3/4 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5374
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: R ware
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain
Base: flat- grooved
Surface Condition: good; fire blackened areas on the exterior
Vessel Condition: good
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain
Base: flat- grooved
Surface Condition: good; fire blackened areas on the exterior
Vessel Condition: good
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 943 [M/943/a]. 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.