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Squat jar decorated with spirals and wavy lines
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada II–III 3650–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 850
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 16 x 22 cm (6 5/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3943
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionD ware, squat ovoid type, flat everted rim, round base, tubular lug handles, cream surface with spirals and wavy lines in red. Missing a rim piece; surface worn, especially on upper half.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 850 [M/850/1]. No object register number found.
Mesa'eed
1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
Mesa'eed
1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.