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Potsherd
Object Number 15-12-50/B1395
Display Title Potsherd
Descriptions
Object Description Potsherd
Inventory Description Ceramic body sherd, black polished ware, cord marked?, perforated
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Dynastic (Egyptian)
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sudan / Dongola / <County> / <City> / Kerma
Intrasite KI, Z1, NE corner
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B1395; Su 91
Provenance
Expedition Harvard University- Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition (1913)
Collector George A. Reisner (1913)
Lender Boston Museum of Fine Arts (1915)
Donor Donated by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (1929)

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Potsherd
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Image Not Available for Base potsherd - showing marks made by cord used in removing from pottery wheel;
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Raw Material
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