Vase
Item number Cd371 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Conical shaped, red clay vase with flat, circular bottom and rounded lipped opening. There is a scalloped line of decoration running horizontal from the top. Smooth surface below this line, rough and porous above it.
History Of Use
Made during the Early Dynastic period, perhaps I or II Dynasty? Decorated vases were made by men. This vase does not stand on its own, therefore may be a votive vessel.
Narrative
Presented to Aleck Bourne (Mrs. Ostry's grandfather) in 1915 by Sir F. Petrie. Said to be from his archaeological work in Eygpt.
Item History
- Made in Egypt between 3001 BCE and 2501 BCE
- Collected during 1915
- Owned by Aleck Bourne
- Owned by E. I. Ostry and Joan H. Ostry before November 12, 1981
- Received from E. I. Ostry (Donor) and Joan H. Ostry (Donor) on November 12, 1981
What
- Name
- Vase
- Identification Number
- Cd371
- Type of Item
- vase
- Material
- clay
- Manufacturing Technique
- fired and coiled
- Overall
- height 26.0 cm, diameter 9.6 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
Who
- Culture
- Egyptian
- Previous Owner
- Aleck Bourne, E. I. Ostry and Joan H. Ostry
- Received from
- E. I. Ostry (Donor) and Joan H. Ostry (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 3001 BCE and 2501 BCE
- Collection Date
- during 1915
- Ownership Date
- before November 12, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on November 12, 1981
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0761/0002
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