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Squat Jar with Lug Handles
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Buff-colored pottery decorated in red paint is characteristic of the later Predynastic period. The spirals and wavy lines on this jar imitate the appearance of more costly vessels made of hard stones.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Naqada IIb (3650–3300 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 3400–3300 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Predynastic (5000–2950 BCE), Naqada IIb (3650–3300 BCE) |
| Medium | marl clay pottery |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 14.5 x 23.2 cm (5 11/16 x 9 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Vessels |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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