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Squat Dummy Jar with Lug Handles

2770–2573 BCE

Egypt, probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Early Dynastic (2950–2647 BCE), Dynasties 2–3

Medium
sandstone
Measurements
Diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 2.5 cm (1 in.); Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.637
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A wide, bulbous, roughly textured sandstone dummy jar features a raised circular rim and small handles projecting toward our left and right. Tapering to a narrower base, the vessel creates a low profile. Muted tan tones move across the surface from our left, bleeding into cool gray to accentuate the stony texture. Small hollows punctuate the form, giving the weathered exterior a rugged, ancient appearance.

Squat Dummy Jar with Lug Handles

2770–2573 BCE

Egypt, probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Early Dynastic (2950–2647 BCE), Dynasties 2–3

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