Lot 1813
Very Large Black-Topped Storage Vessel. Egypt, Predynastic, Nagada II, c. 3800-3200 BC. The vessel conical, with flat base, rounded sides, and slightly everted rim. Fashioned in red-ware of deep brick red color, with distinctive black-fired top. With wonderful surfaces for age. And while large examples of this class are rare, this one even more noteworthy for having a top to bottom crack with contemporary holes as evidence of ancient repair. Amazingly, the repairs worked, as the jar has remained intact, but for a smaller piece near the base which eventually came loose. Vessel consolidated and sound, with possible traces of the original sealing of the crack. Height: 14". A most interesting archeological item.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500.
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