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R ware jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, M/878/1
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 16 x 8 cm (6 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5457
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: R ware
Vessel type: tall, plain neck
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: plain, everted
Base: pointed
Surface Condition: exterior red slip
Vessel Condition: good
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: tall, plain neck
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: plain, everted
Base: pointed
Surface Condition: exterior red slip
Vessel Condition: good
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 878 [M/878/1]. 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.