ECM.1911-2010
Parts
Object number
ECM.1911-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
Ancient Egyptian jar
Description
Buff-ware jar with spiral decoration
Comments
As several of the objects in this exhibition reveal, the Egyptians, from the earliest times, showed a predilection for the reproduction in differing materials of a range of vessel types. The most frequently encountered crossovers are copies in ceramic of more expensive, high-status exemplars in stone, but imitations of other, less valuable materials occur also. Both of the cylinder-handled, marl-ware jars shown here display in applied red what have been recognized as highly schematized renderings of their prototypes—most probably, of basketry and hardstone.
Other number
A.51/20
Description
Dimensions
Height: 13.0cm
Material
Pottery
Physical description
Bellied jar of buff coloured pottery decorated with large red spirals and wavy lines, small flat base, flat everted rim and two opposed lug handles at shoulder
History and association
Associated person
Myers, William Joseph, 1858 - 1899 (Compiler)
Object history note
Exhibited at the Roemer-und Pelizaeus Museum, Hildesheim, Germany, "Meisterwerke agyptischer kunst schatze aus dem Myers Museum an Eton College", April 2004 - January 2005
Field collection
Collection place
Egypt
