Caption

Bowl, Shallow, rounded, asymmetrical clay bowl with a flaring, irregular rim. Surface is level; lower half of the interior finished with a knife or similar tool. Slight horizontal line slightly above mid-height, likely from placement on a stand. Dark red color. Vessel complete. From Edfu, local workshop. Old Kingdom, ca. 2686–2181 BC. Dimensions: height 7.2 cm, rim diameter 26.2 cm. Comparative reference: A. Reisner, fig. 227 35-8-16., A wide, shallow clay bowl viewed from the side, showing a rounded rim and a curved body with a slightly rough, pitted surface; the clay appears in shades of brown and tan with small darker flecks, and the background is a flat light gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A04_335

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Rights managed

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46.6Mb (939.8Kb) / 20.0in x 9.0in / 6000 x 2714 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bowl Shallow rounded asymmetrical clay bowl flaring irregular rim Surface level lower half interior finished knife tool Slight horizontal line slightly mid-height placement stand Dark red color Vessel complete Edfu local workshop Old Kingdom ca 2686–2181 Bc Dimensions height 7.2 cm rim diameter 26.2 cm Comparative reference A Reisner fig 227 35-8-16 wide shallow clay bowl viewed side showing rounded rim curved body slightly rough pitted surface clay shades brown tan small darker flecks background flat light gray.