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W ware shoulder jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada II–III, 3650–2960 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Naqada, Tomb 3a
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 29 x 20 cm (11 7/16 x 7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of W. M. F. Petrie
Accession Number97.113
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: W ware
Vessel type: tall
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: plain, everted
Base: flat
Surface Condition: very poor; heavily encrusted
Vessel Condition: complete, but rim chipped; broken and repaired
Decoration: "34" written on base
Other: handle type E
Vessel type: tall
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: plain, everted
Base: flat
Surface Condition: very poor; heavily encrusted
Vessel Condition: complete, but rim chipped; broken and repaired
Decoration: "34" written on base
Other: handle type E
ProvenanceFrom Naqada, Tomb 3a.