Bidspirit Auktion | EGYPTIAN PRE-DYNASTIC POLISHED VASE

EGYPTIAN PRE-DYNASTIC POLISHED VASE - Ca. 3600 - 3100 BCAn Egyptian pre-dynastic elegant redware pottery vessel formed from coiled Nile silt. The cylindrical vase presents with an elongated tubular-shaped body, large neck, everted rim, and a wide mouth. The highly-burnished exterior surfaces are covered with iron-oxide slip and fired to create rich, saturated red hues. This piece exhibits an elegant silhouette evocative of ancient Egyptian artistry and was intended for burial with offerings. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 13.182.9.Size: 190mm x 90mm; Weight: 590gProvenance: Property of a London collector, UK. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.