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PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II-III, CIRCA 3500-3100 B.C.
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AN EGYPTIAN PAINTED POTTERY JAR
PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II-III, CIRCA 3500-3100 B.C.
The rounded body painted with 'splash' marks imitating stone, with horizontal twin lug handles and small disc rim
6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) high
PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II-III, CIRCA 3500-3100 B.C.
The rounded body painted with 'splash' marks imitating stone, with horizontal twin lug handles and small disc rim
6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Dr. Rudolf Schmidt (1900-1970) collection, Solothurn, thence by descent to the present owner.
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