Ancient Egyptian jar from Girza dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Wide pottery jar with ellipsoid body and rounded base. Very short neck with slightly flared, modelled rim. Horizontal barrel lug handle on either side. Exterior covered with self slip, then red decoration applied with brush. Decorated with painted wavy lines on handles and spirals on body. Chip in rim. Wavy lines painted on rim.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Girza dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Object details

  • Latitude: 29.45
  • Longitude: 31.2