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This is the rating and price for Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Naqada Ii Terracotta Lugged Jar



Description : Ancient Egypt, Pre-Dynastic Period, Naqada II, ca. 3500 to 3200 BCE. An incredible example of early Egyptian pottery, a buffware vessel in an elongated acorn form with a rounded body, a slightly corseted neck, a rolled rim, and a wide mouth. Two tiny lugged handles are high on the sides. The body is painted with tightly packed, wavy lines that radiate around it horizontally and, based on similar painted pottery from the region, likely represent waves on the Nile. Many of the painted symbols on Naqada II vessels have been interpreted by researchers as having sacred meaning, but without a written record there is no way to be certain. A well-preserved example of a very early pottery tradition! Size: 3.75 W x 5.5 H (9.5 cm x 14 cm) See several examples of Naqada pottery at this Christie's sale to benefit the Toledo Museum of Art: Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #133108
Price: 2 490.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 4000 USD-6000 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 1B
Title : Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Naqada Ii Terracotta Lugged Jar
Size : not specified
Condition report : Repaired low on one side, repair is well done and difficult to see. Otherwise in nice condition, with excellent remaining pigment.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Antiquities - Egypt, Greece, Rome, Near East
Sale date : 26 Apr 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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