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Egyptian black-topped red ware vessel; 231.22.6

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 conical vessel has a flat rim that curves slightly outward. The body tapers inwards towards the flat circular base.

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 192mm; Diameter (maximum) 142mm; Weight 0.91kg

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 number231.22.6