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R ware dish
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 653
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 4.5 x 11.5 cm (1 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5277
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: R Ware
Vessel type: dish
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain
Base: ridged, flat
Surface Condition: rough
Vessel Condition: good
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: dish
Profile: straight sided
Rim type: plain
Base: ridged, flat
Surface Condition: rough
Vessel Condition: good
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 653, no. 1 [M/653/1]. 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.