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Egyptian black-topped red ware vessel; 231.22.10

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleEgyptian black-topped red ware vessel

About this objectThis is an example of an Egyptian black-topped red ware vessel with a spout.

The conical body has a wide mouth with a rounded rim. The sides taper slowly inwards to a flat circular base. The body is covered in a red glaze with a black band around the top; the interior is completely black. The spout at the rim has a small hole through it, which would allow for liquids to be poured out Opposite the spout are two circular holes in the rim, possibly for attaching a handle or a lid.

This artefact is similar to other predynastic vessels, and was likely used in a domestic or funerary context. The handwritten inscription on the vessel is likely to be an archaeological field mark.

PeriodEgyptian (ancient)

Place MadeEgypt

Medium and MaterialsCeramic

Style and IconographyEgyptian (ancient)

Inscription and MarksInscription on base handwritten in ink "N221 Egypt"

TechniqueGlazing (coating process)

TechniqueMolding (forming)

MeasurementsHeight 232mm; Width (at rim including spout) 168mm; Diameter (at base) 74mm, (at rim excluding spout) 140mm; Weight 1.34kg

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 number231.22.10