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Squat shoulder jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada II–III, 3650–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 986
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 14.5 x 14 cm (5 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5304
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: S ware?
Vessel type: squat
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: rolled, narrow neck
Base: small, flat
Surface Condition: light cream slip
Vessel Condition: 90% complete, missing some body sherds; 5 pieces total
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: squat
Profile: shoulder
Rim type: rolled, narrow neck
Base: small, flat
Surface Condition: light cream slip
Vessel Condition: 90% complete, missing some body sherds; 5 pieces total
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 986 [M/986/b]. 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.