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Pot

ca. 3300 BC (made)
Place of origin

Unglazed reddish buff earthenware pot or vase painted in brown. depressed globular form painted with coiled spirals large and small. A small mouth with flattened rim painted with criss-cross pattern. Two loop handles have been broken from the shoulder.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Unglazed reddish buff earthenware painted in brown
Brief description
Pot or Vase, unglazed reddish buff earthenware with painted brown decoration.
Physical description
Unglazed reddish buff earthenware pot or vase painted in brown. depressed globular form painted with coiled spirals large and small. A small mouth with flattened rim painted with criss-cross pattern. Two loop handles have been broken from the shoulder.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.4cm
  • Diameter: 21.5cm
Style
Credit line
Bought
Production
Pre-dynastic
Collection
Accession number
C.462-1927

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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