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R ware jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 654
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 18.5 x 9 cm (7 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5282
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: R ware
Vessel type: wide-mouthed jar
Profile: ovoid
Rim type: rolled, everted
Base: pointed
Surface Condition: worn away in places; smoke smudged base
Vessel Condition: good; complete
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: wide-mouthed jar
Profile: ovoid
Rim type: rolled, everted
Base: pointed
Surface Condition: worn away in places; smoke smudged base
Vessel Condition: good; complete
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 654, no. 2 [M/654/2]. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.