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D ware cylinder jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada III 3300–2960 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 955
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 23.5 x 11 cm (9 1/4 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3960
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: D ware
Vessel type: beaker
Profile: cylinder
Rim type: rolled
Base: flat
Surface Condition: encrusted, dark "bluish" tint
Vessel Condition: cracked, but complete
Decoration: decorated with net pattern
Other: faint scalloped border at rim
Vessel type: beaker
Profile: cylinder
Rim type: rolled
Base: flat
Surface Condition: encrusted, dark "bluish" tint
Vessel Condition: cracked, but complete
Decoration: decorated with net pattern
Other: faint scalloped border at rim
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 955 [M/955/6]. 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.