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Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Redware Teardrop Acorn Vessel

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Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Redware Teardrop Acorn Vessel

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Egypt, Pre-Dynastic Period, Nagada/Naqada, ca. 3600 to 3200 BCE. An incredible example of early Egyptian pottery, a redware vessel in a teardrop shaped, elongated acorn form with a diminutive neck, rolled rim, and wide mouth - fired to create rich, saturated red hues. Among the most desirable of all ancient potteries, this piece presents a stunning silhouette and is in excellent condition. Custom stand. Size: 2.625" in diameter at widest point x 4.875" H (6.7 cm x 12.4 cm); 5.875" H (14.9 cm) on stand

Provenance: private New Jersey USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago

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Condition

A few chips to rim. Surface wear, particularly at lower end, with nicks and pigment losses as shown, commensurate with age.

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Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Redware Teardrop Acorn Vessel

Name: Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Redware Teardrop Acorn Vessel
SKU: 52478749
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

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