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Decorated Bowl

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE)–New Kingdom

(1540–1069 BCE)
Medium
turquoise faience with black painted decoration
Measurements
Diameter: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.); Overall: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.608
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A turquoise faience bowl features a sliver of a circular base and a deep body patterned with black paint. Designs on the surface suggest a horizontal register of hatched triangles circling the dark-banded rim. A long-necked bird faces right on the lower section, flanked by rhythmic v-shaped motifs. The muted blue-green surface is weathered with brown discoloration and pitting, with vertical lines visible along the interior edge.

Decorated Bowl

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE)–New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE)

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