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Small redware jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–II, 3850–3300 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 831
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 10.5 x 6.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5420
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: P Ware (Redware)
Vessel type: Tall
Profile: Ovoid
Rim type: Rolled
Base: Pointed
Surface Condition: Smooth
Vessel Condition: Very good
Decoration: Painted red but not polished, darker at base.
Other: Very cute
Vessel type: Tall
Profile: Ovoid
Rim type: Rolled
Base: Pointed
Surface Condition: Smooth
Vessel Condition: Very good
Decoration: Painted red but not polished, darker at base.
Other: Very cute
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 831 [M/831]. 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.