Ancient egypt Red polished ceramic with figured decoration

Ancient egypt, Red polished ceramic with figured decoration

 
Red polished pottery from the Naqada Period often bears geometric decoration, while figured decoration is much rarer. It is found on the interior of shallow oval cups and on the exterior of narrow vases. The Brussels piece belongs to the latter category. Eight individuals, probably all male, make up just the one scene, which is difficult to understand. It could perhaps refer to a traditional scene of victory, in that four persons, necks tied together in pairs, are probably defeated enemies.

Present location

KMKG - MRAH [07/003] BRUSSELS

Inventory number

E.3002

Dating

NAQADA

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

VASE

Material

POTTERY; POTTERY

Technique

FORMED BY HAND; PAINTED

Height

28.6 cm

Width

11.8 cm

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