Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

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

An ancient Egyptian basalt vessel from the Predynastic/Early Dynastic period, approximately 3500-2900 B.C. This functional artifact demonstrates early Egyptian craftsmanship in stone.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 2, 2021

Estimate: $800 – $1,200

Lot 134

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

More by An Egyptian Basalt Jar

An Egyptian Basalt Jar, Predynastic Period, Naqada I/II, circa 4000-3200 B.C.

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

An ancient Egyptian basalt vessel from the Predynastic/Early Dynastic period, approximately 3500-2900 B.C. This functional artifact demonstrates early Egyptian craftsmanship in stone.

Seen at

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

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

Start the Discussion

About this work

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

Related themes

More works by An Egyptian Basalt Jar