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Tall Jar with Rope Patterns

2647–2454 BCE

Egypt, Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2305, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Old Kingdom (2647–2124 BCE), Dynasty 3, reign of Djoser (c. 2650 BCE)–reign of Sneferu

(2613–2589 BCE)
Medium
travertine
Measurements
Diameter: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.); Overall: 23.7 cm (9 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.624
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A cream-colored travertine vessel tapers into a slender cone, resting on a small, rounded foot. Tan and beige bands streak horizontally through the stone. Sharp, incised lines carve large, intersecting triangles across the body, anchored by a horizontal line near the base. A jagged chip on the left rim reveals the stone's solid thickness. The tall silhouette flares slightly at the mouth, showcasing the natural, layered texture of the ancient vessel.

Tall Jar with Rope Patterns

2647–2454 BCE

Egypt, Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2305, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Old Kingdom (2647–2124 BCE), Dynasty 3, reign of Djoser (c. 2650 BCE)–reign of Sneferu (2613–2589 BCE)

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