Ancient Egypt, Naqada II, ca. 3500 BCE. A Nile silt mud molded ovoid jar with a short neck, a slight rolled rim, and a rounded base. A light layer of silicate deposits cover the exterior. This is a compact form often seen in stone vessels, and may be a pottery imitation of a more precious vessel. Size: 3.5" W x 4.1" H (8.9 cm x 10.4 cm)

This culture inhabited ancient Egypt in the pre-Dynastic period, and were first described by famous archaeologist William Flinders Petrie, but relatively little is known about them except that they were focused around the site of El-Amra in central Egypt, west of the Nile. This pot is made from Nile silt and benefited from the new kilning techniques the Egyptians invented during this period, which have been described by the British Museum from their excavation at Hierakonpolis.

Provenance: Ex-Private NY Collection

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#119350

Surface spall marked, as shown, otherwise intact.