Egyptian Predynastic Naqada II Bichrome Acorn Jar

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• Lot Description
  Ancient Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II, ca. 3500 to 3200 BCE. A beautiful and incredibly early buffware vessel of an elongated form with an acorn-shaped body resting atop a narrow base. The piriform vessel exhibits a gently carinated midsection beneath a tapered shoulder, a splayed rim surrounding a wide mouth, and a pair of perforated lug handles on the sides. The tan-hued body is densely adorned with horizontal bands of russet-painted zigzags that, based on similar painted pottery from the region, perhaps represent waves along the Nile River. Many of the painted motifs on Naqada II vessels have been interpreted by researchers as bearing sacred symbolism. Size: 3.2" W x 4.25" H (8.1 cm x 10.8 cm)
  
  Although there is very little evidence pertaining to kilns that would lead to a better understanding of firing techniques from the Naqada II period, an interesting article written by Masahiro Baba analyzes the pottery produced at Hierakonpolis to propose a reconstruction of these techniques. Find this article entitled, "Pottery production at Hierakonpolis during the Naqada II period: Toward a reconstruction of the firing technique," British Museum Studies in Ancient Egypt and Sudan 13 (2009): 1-23.
  
  Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 07.228.126 for form; The British Museum, museum number EA58340 for pattern.
  
  Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, acquired before 2000
  
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  Condition

  Small nicks to rim, one suspension loop, and base, with abrasions and fading to russet surface pigment, and mounting putty residue along base, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits and great remains of pigment throughout. Old inventory label in black ink just above base.
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