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Round bowl
Egyptian
Predynastic
3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 871
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 10.5 x 10 cm (4 1/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5503
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: Nile silt
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: convex sides
Rim type: plain
Base: round
Surface Condition: smooth; black area at rim
Vessel Condition: complete in three pieces
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: bowl
Profile: convex sides
Rim type: plain
Base: round
Surface Condition: smooth; black area at rim
Vessel Condition: complete in three pieces
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 871 [M/871/b]. 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.