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Base fragment of pottery offering jar (cf. 27-5-103, but a little more bulging in form), [Type A IV], (late period, Dynasty 4); WSR ware.
Illustration: Yes

Details

ID
HUMFA_27-5-104
Alternate IDs
27-5-104; HUMFA_27-5-104
Department
Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Classification
Vessels
Entry Date
05/28/1927
Title
Fragment of pottery offering jar
Medium
Pottery
Dimensions
Height: 5 cm Width: 9 cm Thickness: .8 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Provenance
Street G 7200, debris E of mastaba G 7230-7240: G 7240
Remarks
WSR = imitation of tufl ware in RW (red ware) or RBrW (red-brown ware) covered with light colored slip or wash
Problems/Questions
Problem: is this late period or Dynasty 4 (or was type IV meant) ?

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