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Accession_Number E.65.2
Shape Jar
Shape_description
Material Terracotta
Fabric Egyptian
Fabric_description
Munsell_color
Decoration Tall red jar, tapering to a flat base. Band of black pigment around top. Treated on interior with haematite (iron oxide) and burnished.
Inscriptions
Condition Intact and complete. The pot is covered with small, shallow scratches and small amounts of white deposit. There is also a large scratch going from the mouth down one side, accross the base, and terminating near the base on the other side.
Technique/Style
Provenance
Period Predynastic
Date 7000-3100
Dating_details
Artist
Attribution
Image

2002.98.0127.jpg		Side view of a tall red jar, tapering to a flat base with a band of black pigment around top.

2002.98.0128.jpg		Side view of a tall red jar,showing opening, tapering to a flat base with a band of black pigment around top.

2006.20.0080.jpg		Side view of pot with base facing upwards, displaying large crack/scratch.

2007.03.1289.jpg		Top view of an Egyptian jar, showing interior.

2007.03.1290.jpg		Top view of an Egyptian jar on its side.

2007.03.1291.jpg		Top view of an Egyptian jar on its side.
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Archive_Ref
Beazley_DB
Height 21.5
Diameters Mouth 12.0; base 6.5
Handle_height
Other_dims.
Location Timeline 1a bottom
Edited_by Leigh; Kinsey
Date_edited 30.08.2002; 18.01.2006
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