A Predynastic black-topped redware jar of ovular form -- 4¾in. (12cm.) high, Naqada I-II, 3500-3200 B.C.; four pottery jars, from Beni Hasan --5½in. (14cm.) high max., Dynasty XII (1991-1783 B.C.); and a redware alabastron, all on inscribed wooden mounts -- 4¼in. (10.8cm.) high, circa 800 B.C.

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A Predynastic black-topped redware jar of ovular form -- 4¾in. (12cm.) high, Naqada I-II, 3500-3200 B.C.; four pottery jars, from Beni Hasan --5½in. (14cm.) high max., Dynasty XII (1991-1783 B.C.); and a redware alabastron, all on inscribed wooden mounts -- 4¼in. (10.8cm.) high, circa 800 B.C.
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