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Egyptian Black-Topped Jar with Boat, 4000-3600 BC browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Pottery: Pre AD 1000: item # 1060666
Ostracon Ancient Art Bernhard I. Müller, PhD Gallery by appointment Zurich, Switzerland Guest Book $ 4200 |
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| Naqada vase of ovoid shape decorated with an early representation of a boat showing a ‘feathered’ stern. The ‘rubbing-sketch’ gives a size of 9.3 cm (3.6 in) for the boat. Black-topped vessels with incisions are rather rare and usually show animals or plants. The depicted boat reminds of the Eastern Desert rock art, where quite a few (but more elaborate) ships are portrayed. Boat depictions became widespread with the so-called D-ware (decorated ware) of the Naqada II period. Ceramic. Egyptian, Naqada I Period, 4000-3600 BC. H. 26 cm (10.25 in). D. rim 17 cm (6.7 in). Unbroken vase. The surface pitted and spalled by the effects of chlorides which have been carefully removed. Some fixed chips and the vase stabilized. Swiss private collection (data will be provided to the buyer) | ||
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