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Decorated spheroid jar
Nubian
Meroitic Period
2nd century A.D.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, Tomb 18/2, Meroitic Cemetery
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall height x diameter: 22.9 x 22.6 cm (9 x 8 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4038
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionSpheroid jar with a short, narrow neck; fineware, decorated with three red and black crocodiles and a duck, scroll band of grapes below. The presence of grapes on the vessel may indicate that it was used primarily for the storage of wine.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, Meroitic cemetery, grave K18/2. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; December 4, 1913:assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan.