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D ware jar
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada II–III, 3650–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, M/958
Medium/Technique
Pottery
Dimensions
Overall: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.5382
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionWare type: D ware
Vessel type: ovoid jar
Profile: globular
Rim type: rolled
Base: missing
Surface Condition: surface heavily encrusted
Vessel Condition: one large fragment of rim, neck and upper body, plus one small body fragment; about 60% complete; vessel misshapen
Decoration: red dash marks painted horizontally around body
Vessel type: ovoid jar
Profile: globular
Rim type: rolled
Base: missing
Surface Condition: surface heavily encrusted
Vessel Condition: one large fragment of rim, neck and upper body, plus one small body fragment; about 60% complete; vessel misshapen
Decoration: red dash marks painted horizontally around body
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid, M/958. 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.