Caption

Vessel, Clay ovoid vessel with slightly downward-stretched shape, widest at about 2/3 of the height. Broad shoulders, very short wide neck; roller-shaped rim oval in cross-section, slightly flaring. Rounded bottom. Clay with significant organic admixture Viennese System. Handcrafted from two parts joined at about 2/3 height; upper part turned. Surface leveled; traces of a white substance on outer surface and rim. Beige color. Complete, well-preserved. Late Old Kingdom ca. 2686–2181 BC. From Edfu; height 24.9 cm, rim diameter 10.2 cm, body diameter 20.7 cm., A large rounded clay vessel centered against a plain light gray background, showing an aged textured surface with earthy tones of beige, tan, light brown, and pale gray, a slightly flared rim at the top, a bulbous body tapering toward the bottom, and visible surface irregularities such as small pits, scratches, and mottled patches.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A04_376

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Rights managed

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93.8Mb (3.7Mb) / 18.2in x 20.0in / 5465 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vessel Clay ovoid vessel slightly downward-stretched shape widest 2 3 height Broad shoulders short wide neck roller-shaped rim oval cross-section slightly flaring Rounded bottom Clay significant organic admixture Viennese System Handcrafted two parts joined 3 height upper part turned Surface leveled traces white substance outer surface Beige color Complete well-preserved Late Old Kingdom ca 2686–2181 Bc Edfu height 24.9 cm rim diameter 10.2 cm body diameter 20.7 cm large rounded clay vessel centered plain light gray background showing aged textured surface earthy tones beige tan light brown pale gray slightly flared top bulbous body tapering bottom visible surface irregularities small pits scratches mottled patches.