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Pink streaked limestone egg-shaped vase with handles
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 25
Medium/Technique
limestone
Dimensions
Overall: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number12.1473
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionFine-grained stone; red veined; pierced handles; rim and one handle nicked.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid (Mesa'eed) tomb 25, no. 1 [M/25/1]. 1910: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: December 5, 1912)
(Accession Date: December 5, 1912)