Art Institute of Chicago
Jar with Handles
Egyptian
- Date
- Predynastic Period, Naqada II (about 3500–3200 BCE)
- Medium
- Breccia
- Culture
- Egypt
- Department
- Arts of Africa
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
This jar was carved from very hard stone using a simple drill fitted with a copper tip. The small lug handles allowed for it to be suspended by cords. Vessels like this one were probably used for the storage of ointment or liquids.
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- Object type
- AAT300193015
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