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Syrian imported combed ware jar
Ancient Near Eastern, Syrian
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4630
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 35 x 25 cm (13 3/4 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number19.1456
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CollectionsAsia, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionCombed ware ovoid jar with a flat base, narrow neck, everted rim (rim is repaired and incomplete). Body is complete and in good condition. Two handles flank the body. Surface encrusted with white deposits. Has a pot mark below neck which resembles an arrow shape.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza. 1919: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Findspot Information: Giza, G 4630.
Findspot Information: Giza, G 4630.