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Fired clay jar with painted decoration, including boats and animals, c
1216288 Fired clay jar with painted decoration, including boats and animals, c.3400-3300 BC (clay) by Egyptian, Predynastic Period (c.5000-c.3100 BC); 25x26.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Handmade B. Decoration: two boats, each carrying elephant ensign, two women with hands on head, flamingos with hatched bodies, aloes, fans, animal skin, hills. Incised guide-lines can be seen near the hulls, and outlining the hills, the steering-oars, and the aloe (noted by N. Griffiths during drawing).
From grave 454 at Naqada, Egypt.); eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright
Media ID 23079560
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Ancient Egyptian Container Elephant Flamingo Flamingos Painted Predynastic Naqada
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of ancient Egyptian artistry. The fired clay jar with painted decoration, dating back to approximately 3400-3300 BC, is a testament to the skill and creativity of the Predynastic Period. Measuring at 25x26.3 cm, this exquisite artifact can be found in the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford. The intricate design on the jar features an array of fascinating elements. Two boats take center stage, each adorned with an elephant ensign and carrying passengers - two women with hands raised in what appears to be a gesture of reverence or astonishment. Surrounding them are beautifully rendered flamingos with hatched bodies, aloes, fans, animal skin patterns, and hills. Upon closer inspection, one can observe incised guide-lines near the hulls of the boats as well as outlining various details such as steering-oars and aloe plants. These meticulous touches were noted by N. Griffiths during drawing sessions. Originally discovered in grave 454 at Naqada in Egypt, this pottery vessel provides us with invaluable insights into ancient Egyptian culture and artistic traditions. Its ornate decorative motifs speak volumes about their aesthetic preferences and symbolic representations. Thanks to Bridgeman Images' fine art reproduction expertise, we now have access to this stunning image that captures both the beauty and historical significance of this extraordinary artifact from antiquity.
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