Jar (Primary Title)

Unknown (Artist)

3850–3300 BC
Egyptian
Ceramics
Containers-Vessels
terracotta
Place Made,Egypt
Overall (dia: rim): 4 1/2 × 2 1/8 in. (11.43 × 5.4 cm)
Other (dia: base): 7/8 in. (2.22 cm)
Other (at loop): 3 3/8 in. (8.57 cm)
57.35
On early pottery, wavy lines frequently represent water. The shape of this jar imitates that of stone vessels used by wealthier individuals.
Pre-Dynastic Period
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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