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Egyptian black-topped red ware vessel; 231.22.1

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleEgyptian black-topped red ware vessel

About this objectThis black-topped red ware ceramic beaker has a polished red surface and a thick band of black around the lip of the vessel. The cylindrical vessel widens outwards slightly towards the wide mouth. The sides also taper slightly inwards towards the flat circular base.

PeriodEgyptian (ancient)

Place MadeEgypt

Medium and MaterialsCeramic

Style and IconographyEgyptian (ancient)

TechniqueGlazing (coating process)

TechniqueMolding (forming)

MeasurementsHeight (from base to top of lip) 334mm; Diameter (at foot) 63mm, (at lip) 162mm; Weight 0.171 kg

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Credit LineDonated by Marjory Fern, in memory of Graham Fern (potter), 2022.

Object TypeStorage Vessels

Object number231.22.1