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Squat Jar with Lug Handles, c. 3400-3300 BC (marl clay pottery)
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Squat Jar with Lug Handles, c. 3400-3300 BC (marl clay pottery)
491044 Squat Jar with Lug Handles, c.3400-3300 BC (marl clay pottery)
by Egyptian, Predynastic Period (c.5000-c.3100 BC); Diameter - w:23.50 Diameter of mouth - w:8.60 Overall - h:14.50 w:23.20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Buff-colored pottery decorated in red paint is characteristic of the later Predynastic Period. The spirals and wavy lines on this jar imitate the appearance of more costly vessels made of hard stones.
); Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23494718
© Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a Squat Jar with Lug Handles, dating back to the Predynastic Period in ancient Egypt. Crafted from marl clay pottery around 3400-3300 BC, this jar is a testament to the incredible craftsmanship of its time. Its buff-colored surface adorned with intricate red paint decoration reflects the artistic sophistication of the later Predynastic Period. The design on this jar features spirals and wavy lines meticulously painted to imitate more expensive vessels made from hard stones. This clever imitation allows us to glimpse into the desire for luxury and opulence that existed even in ancient times. Measuring approximately 23.50 cm in diameter and standing at 14.50 cm tall, this Squat Jar with Lug Handles is an exquisite artifact housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. It was generously gifted by the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust. Through this photograph, we are transported back thousands of years to witness not only an object but also a piece of history. The attention to detail and skillful execution displayed on this jar serve as a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with beauty and artistry across different eras and cultures.
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