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Ovoid jar decorated with imitation stone pattern in red
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada II–III, 3650–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 903
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 12.5 x 9.5 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5318
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: D ware
Vessel type: globular
Profile: ovoid
Rim type: flat everted
Base: flat
Surface Condition: not good; cracked and chipping
Vessel Condition: not good; large hole in side
Decoration: all over fish scales or net pattern
Other: 2 tubular lug handles
Vessel type: globular
Profile: ovoid
Rim type: flat everted
Base: flat
Surface Condition: not good; cracked and chipping
Vessel Condition: not good; large hole in side
Decoration: all over fish scales or net pattern
Other: 2 tubular lug handles
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 903 [M/903/a]. 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.