178: Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Vase with Painted Red Decorative Bands

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Description

A simple yet sophisticated shape for a vase of such early antiquity, it dates to the late 2nd millennium BC. Fashioned from red Nile River clay, it represents a common utilitarian object for the ancient Egyptians at the time it was created, but also a wonderful example of the elegance that early pottery exhibits.

Excellent condition, size: 9 1/8” inches high.