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Egyptian black-topped red ware bowl; 231.22.18

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleEgyptian black-topped red ware bowl

About this objectThis Egyptian red ware bowl is conical, with a wide mouth and rounded upright rim. The sides taper inwards from the mouth to a small flat circular base. The exterior of the body has a red polished glaze, with the upper third and rim in black. The interior is fully black. There is an incised mark on the side of the vessel, which resembles a three-pronged trident.

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

PeriodEgyptian (ancient)

Place MadeEgypt

Medium and MaterialsCeramic

Style and IconographyEgyptian (ancient)

Inscription and MarksIncised mark on side of vessel, which resembles a 3 pronged trident.

TechniqueGlazing (coating process)

TechniqueMolding (forming)

MeasurementsHeight 148mm; Diameter (at base) 80mm, (at mouth) 164mm; Weight 1kg

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 number231.22.18