Egyptian red ware jar
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This polished red ware jar has an elliptical shape. A small raised neck flares to a circular mouth with a rounded rim. The body tapers inwards towards the rounded bottom of the vessel. The lack of a flat base on the vessel suggests it would have required a stand, or have had to be supported in some way to remain upright. Vessels of this type are characteristic of the pre-dynastic period in Eg... [Accession number: 231.22.16]
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Egyptian red ware jar
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Subject
Social life and customs, Egyptian (ancient)
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Ceramic , Height 165mm; Width 140mm; Weight 0.64 kg
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UC Arts City Location, 3 Hereford St, Christchurch 8013
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