Egyptian Naqada blacktop burnished pottery vase
E9£700.00
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A burnished red pottery vase with a black top and interior. This distinctive zoned colouring was acheived by partially burying the pot during the firing process so that parts of the clay would not be exposed to oxygen.
Culture
Egypt, Predynastic, Naqada I period, c. 4000-3500 BC
Size
11.6 x 15.6 cms
Condition
Some chipping on the rim and general light surface wear as shown in the photographs
Provenance
Ex. collection: Tarquin Grossman, Sussex, UK; acquired from Helios Gallery in August 2007. Formerly from the estate of Hans Henningsen, Copenhagen, Denmark; acquired in the 1980’s or earlier.