Description:

Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A squat jar of a round-bottomed form with a smooth shoulder that tapers to shape the thin rim. Presented along the shoulder is a pair of integral lug handles with bow-drilled perforations for suspension, and the interior basin was formed with a series of progressively finer drill bits. The narrow form of the rim suggests that a lid once accompanied this vessel and secured the contents held within. This type of vessel would have contained oils and perhaps animal fats to be used as moisturizers or other salves to protect against the harsh Egyptian sun. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 2.125" W x 1.75" H (5.4 cm x 4.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA

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#157831

  • Condition: Repaired from two large pieces, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor abrasions to base, rim, one side of walls, and suspension lugs. Nice surface smoothness throughout.

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