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C-Ware – deep bowl C-0060
By Droux, Xavier
, Archaeological context unknown. 1896 : Jacques de Morgan excavation.St-Germain-en-Laye, Musée d'Archéologie nationale, 77.705 w (.2).
Date : Naqada IA–IIB
General range of C-ware production
Material : Nile silt (Painted)
Preservation : Fragmentary
Decoration preservation : Mostly faded
Preservation information :
Part of the rim is missing.
Decoration
Two large downturned triangles filled with chevrons are placed on opposite sides and are connected at their tips on the bottom of the bowl. Between them are two series of small downturned triangles filled with chevrons; one series consists of two triangle, the other of three triangles.
Dimensions (cm)
Height :
4.2
Maximum diameter :
10.5
Rim diameter :
10.5
Additional information
Form :
Open
Vessel index :
Vi 250
Opening index :
Oi 100
Shape of rim :
direct
Decoration location :
Inside
Acknowledgements
We thank Christine Lorre for facilitating the study of this artefact.