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Egyptian black-topped red ware vessel; 231.22.5

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 rim flares slightly. The interior is completely black. The cylindrical vessel widens outwards slightly towards the wide mouth. The sides also taper slightly inwards towards the flat circular base. It is a long and relatively narrow shape.

This artefact is similar to other predynastic vessels, and was likely used in a domestic or funerary context.

PeriodEgyptian (ancient)

Place MadeEgypt

Medium and MaterialsCeramic

Style and IconographyEgyptian (ancient)

TechniqueGlazing (coating process)

TechniqueMolding (forming)

MeasurementsHeight 255mm; Diameter (at foot) 64mm, (at rim) 100mm; Weight 0.91 kg

Subject and Association KeywordsSocial life and customs

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 number231.22.5