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Jar with boat scenes
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 102
Medium/Technique
Pottery: Marl clay ware
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 10.5 x 8.4 cm (4 1/8 x 3 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.308
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionD-ware jar of reddish-yellow marl clay; designs of boats, trees, etc., painted in red; pierced horizontal lug handles on shoulder.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid (Mesa'eed) tomb 102, no. 9 [M/102/9]. 1910: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)