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Squat Jar with Lug Handles, Early Dynastic Period, 1st to 3rd Dynasty
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Squat Jar with Lug Handles, Early Dynastic Period, 1st to 3rd Dynasty
490740 Squat Jar with Lug Handles, Early Dynastic Period, 1st to 3rd Dynasty, 2950-2573 BC (pegmatitic hornblende diorite) by Egyptian School; 13x21.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: A single tomb might contain hundreds of stone vessels replicating the shapes of pottery vessels used in everyday life. The hard stone hornblende diorite, notable for its mottled texture, was quarried in the desert along the route to the Red Sea.); Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23253688
© Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact Dynasty Funerary Grave Goods Jars Mottled Pots Squat Early Dynastic Period
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This print showcases a Squat Jar with Lug Handles, dating back to the Early Dynastic Period in ancient Egypt. Crafted between the 1st and 3rd Dynasty, this remarkable artifact is made from pegmatitic hornblende diorite, renowned for its unique mottled texture. Measuring at an impressive size of 13x21.1 cm, it is currently housed in the prestigious Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The significance of this jar lies not only in its exquisite craftsmanship but also in its historical context. In ancient Egyptian tombs, it was customary to include stone vessels that replicated everyday pottery used by the living. These grave goods were believed to accompany and serve the deceased on their journey into the afterlife. The hard stone material used for this particular jar was quarried from desert regions along the route leading to the Red Sea. Its black color contrasts beautifully against white lug handles, creating a visually striking piece of art. As we admire this artifact today, we are transported back thousands of years ago when ancient Egyptians meticulously crafted such vessels as symbols of life beyond death. The Squat Jar with Lug Handles serves as a testament to their rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess that continues to captivate us even today.
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