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C-Ware – sherd of bowl, rim C-0126
By Droux, Xavier
, Settlement HK29, square 0R32, surface find.
1978–1979 : Hierakonpolis Expedition excavation.Egypt.
Date : Naqada IA–IIB
General range of C-ware production
Material : Nile silt (Painted)
Preservation : Sherd
Decoration preservation : Good
Description
The exterior surface is not slipped.
Decoration
A double series of horizontal chevrons runs along the rim. Below, the upper part of two curved plant designs are preserved, which consist of long curved stems with short leaves on either side. The leaves of a third plant are visible to the right.
© James Rossiter, courtesy of the Hierakonpolis Expedition.
© James Rossiter, courtesy of the Hierakonpolis Expedition.
Dimensions (cm)
Fragment dimensions :
4.1 x 4.1
Additional information
Form :
Open
Shape of base:
not preserved
Decoration location :
Inside
Acknowledgements
We thank Dr Renée Friedman for facilitating the study of this artefact.
