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An Egyptian Basalt Jar, Predynastic Period (Nagada II)/ 1st Dynasty — An Egyptian Basalt Jar, Predynastic Period (Nagada II)/ 1st Dynasty, circa 3500-2900 B.C.

An Egyptian Basalt Jar, Predynastic Period (Nagada II)/ 1st Dynasty

An Egyptian Basalt Jar, Predynastic Period (Nagada II)/ 1st Dynasty, circa 3500-2900 B.C.

An ancient Egyptian basalt jar from the Predynastic Nagada II period or early 1st Dynasty, dating approximately 3500-2900 B.C. This vessel represents some of the earliest sophisticated stone tool work in ancient Egypt.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 30, 2023

Estimate: $4,500 – $6,500

Lot 204

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An Egyptian Basalt Jar, Predynastic Period (Nagada II)/ 1st Dynasty, An Egyptian Basalt Jar, Predynastic Period (Nagada II)/ 1st Dynasty, circa 3500-2900 B.C.

An ancient Egyptian basalt jar from the Predynastic Nagada II period or early 1st Dynasty, dating approximately 3500-2900 B.C. This vessel represents some of the earliest sophisticated stone tool work in ancient Egypt.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Basalt, Nagada II, Jar, 1st Dynasty, Pottery, Predynastic, Ancient Egypt, Early Dynastic