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Name/TitleEgyptian red ware vessel

About this objectThis Egyptian red ware belly jar has a polished red surface with a small rolled raised rim and a wide mouth. The sides taper inwards to a small flat circular base. The interior is unglazed.

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 275mm; Diameter (at base) 57mm, (at mouth) 92mm; Weight 1.61kg

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 number231.22.4