Vase

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Date:Not Recorded

Description:A predynastic Egyptian egg-shaped vase, 3050BC.

It has a pointed base and gently curving sides. The vessel is made from red ceramic with a blackened upper half and interior. This is caused by upturning the vessel in the bonfire ashes after firing.

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Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Ethnography Ethnographical Egypt Ceramic Ancient Egyptian Africa

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Donor ref: LEAMG : M66.1914 (60/23199)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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