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Name/TitleEgyptian red ware amphora

About this objectThis polished redware vessel has a conical belly with a funnel shaped neck, a small mouth and rolled rim. The body tapers inwards to a small flat circular base. The surface has a bit of sparkle in certain light conditions, which could be due to small chips of a mineral such as mica included in the coarse clay.

Vessels of this type are characteristic of the pre-dynastic period in Egypt.

PeriodEgyptian (ancient)

Place MadeEgypt

Medium and MaterialsCeramic

Style and IconographyEgyptian (ancient)

TechniqueMolding (forming)

TechniqueGlazing (coating process)

MeasurementsHeight 145mm; Diameter (maximum) 90mm, (at base) 22mm, (at mouth) 43mm; Weight 0.28 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 number231.22.15