Egyptian Polychrome Two-Handled Vessel

AMRATIAN PERIOD, 3500-3200 BC

6 3/4" (989 grams, 17cm).

A squat ceramic Pre-Dynastic jar with broad everted rim and two lateral loop handles; bands of red and black waves to the rim, hatched bands to the shoulder and handles, bands of bird and ibex motifs to the body above triangles.

Provenance

Property of a retired English University Professor; acquired Canadian collection; formerly Engel family collection, Germany, 1950s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0103

Egyptian Polychrome Two-Handled Vessel

Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,688

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