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B ware jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–II, 3850–3300 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 16.5 x 15 cm, 2 kg (6 1/2 x 5 7/8 in., 4.4 lb.)
Storage: 8 x 8 x 8 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Storage: 8 x 8 x 8 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5462
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: B ware
Vessel type: globular jar
Profile: ovoid
Rim type: plain
Base: very small, flattened
Surface Condition: B ware, slightly worn
Vessel Condition: very good
Decoration:
Other:
Vessel type: globular jar
Profile: ovoid
Rim type: plain
Base: very small, flattened
Surface Condition: B ware, slightly worn
Vessel Condition: very good
Decoration:
Other:
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid tomb 590 [M/590/2]. 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.