Vase Item Number: Cd371 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
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
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)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Egypt
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