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Black-Topped Beaker, c. 4000-3500 BC (Nile silt pottery)
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Black-Topped Beaker, c. 4000-3500 BC (Nile silt pottery)
491042 Black-Topped Beaker, c.4000-3500 BC (Nile silt pottery)
by Egyptian, Predynastic Period (c.5000-c.3100 BC); Diameter - w:12.40 Overall - h:29.10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Red polished vessels with black rims (known as black-topped red ware or B-ware) were the most common funerary pottery during the early Predynastic Period. The characteristic blackening of the rim was probably achieved by burying the mouth of the pot in the ashes of the kiln. The iron in the exposed part would then fire red while the covered area turned black.
); Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23385948
© Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact Beaker Naqada Ii Predynastic Period
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This print showcases a remarkable artifact from ancient Egypt, known as the Black-Topped Beaker. Created during the Predynastic Period around 4000-3500 BC, this beaker is made of Nile silt pottery and measures approximately 12.40 cm in diameter and 29.10 cm in overall height. The Black-Topped Beaker belongs to a type of pottery called black-topped red ware or B-ware, which was commonly used for funerary purposes during the early Predynastic Period. The distinctive black rim of these vessels was achieved by burying the mouth of the pot in kiln ashes during firing. As a result, the exposed iron-rich area would turn red while the covered part turned black. Housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this exquisite piece was generously gifted by the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust. Its historical significance lies not only in its age but also in its representation of Naqada I and Naqada II periods. Through this photograph captured by Bridgeman Images for Fine Art Finder, we are transported back thousands of years to witness an extraordinary example of Egyptian antiquities. This image invites us to marvel at ancient craftsmanship while pondering upon their burial rituals and cultural practices that have shaped our understanding of civilization's rich tapestry.
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