EGYPTIAN PREDYNASTIC RED BRECCIA JAR
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Late Naqada II to Early Naqada III, Ca. 3500 - 3200 BC.
A charming breccia jar with an ovoid body that tapers in towards the narrow base and deep red-brown veining which permeates the pale-yellow stone. The shoulders of the vessel taper towards a flat, lipped mouth which likely held a small lid. Two pierced lug handles are situated symmetrically around the upper body and allow the vessel to be transported when not in use. For a similar example, see National Museums Liverpool, Accession Number: 1977.112.92; Michael C Carlos Museum, Accession Number: 2013.013.001. For additional information, see Ali el-Khouli, 'Egyptian Stone Vessels Predynastic Period to Dynasty III' (Mainz, 1978) nos. 1411-1423 (pl. 56).
Size: 90mm x 80mm; Weight: 390g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Kyros Melas, London, Jan 2008. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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EGYPTIAN PREDYNASTIC RED BRECCIA JAR
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