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Wide-mouth shoulder jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 958
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 14.5 x 13 cm (5 11/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5381
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: Buff ware
Vessel type: Squat
Profile: Shoulder
Rim type: Rolled
Base: Flat
Surface Condition: Heavily salt and gravel encrusted
Vessel Condition: Good
Decoration:
Other: Tiny fossil on side; possible potmark on bottom
Vessel type: Squat
Profile: Shoulder
Rim type: Rolled
Base: Flat
Surface Condition: Heavily salt and gravel encrusted
Vessel Condition: Good
Decoration:
Other: Tiny fossil on side; possible potmark on bottom
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 958 [M/958/9]. 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.