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C-Ware – sherd of bowl, rim C-0646
By Droux, Xavier
, Cemetery HK6, Tomb 50 area.
2011 : Hierakonopolis Expedition excavation.Egypt (11-383).
Date : Naqada IA–IIB
General range of C-ware production.
Material : Nile silt (Painted)
Preservation : Sherd
Decoration preservation : Partially faded
Preservation information :
Two mended sherds found in the same context.
Description
The exterior of the vessel is not slipped, but is polished.
Decoration
Traces suggest that a small group of chevrons is separated by a gap from a larger group of nine chevrons below, that are more clearly visible. An upturned triangle connects at the tip of the largest chevron. There may be an additional oblique line to the left of these motifs, only visible as a ghose impression.
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Dimensions (cm)
Fragment dimensions :
H: 7.3; W: 6.4
Additional information
Form :
Open
Shape of base:
not preserved
Decoration location :
Inside
Acknowledgements
We thank Renée Friedman for facilitating the study of this artefact.
