Two Egyptian Buffware Pottery Jars, Predynastic Period, Naqada II, 3400-3200 B.C.

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July 5, 02:13 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 8,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Two Egyptian Buffware Pottery Jars

Predynastic Period, Naqada II, 3400-3200 B.C.

each of broad globular form with twin pierced cylindrical handles, and painted in red over a buff slip, the body of one with vertical panels of horizontal wavy lines and the rim with three sets of tongues, the body of the other with spirals and the rim with lattices.

Heights 17 cm. and 16.2 cm.

for the jar with vertical panels:

private collection, Cornwall, acquired in the mid-late 20th century

acquired by the present owner on the UK art market

for the jar with spirals:

Albert Newall, Cape Town, acquired prior to 1980

private collection, United Kingdom, by descent from the above

acquired by the present owner on the UK art market

For closely related vessels see W. M. F. Petrie and J. E. Quibell, Naqada and Ballas. 1895, London, 1896, pl. 1895, pl. XXXV, 67c and 68.