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Fake – ostrich egg, with modern incised decoration FAK-0008
By Droux, Xavier
Archaeological site unknown.
2011 : Repatriated to Egypt from Australia.Cairo, Egyptian Museum, N.93 (temp. inv.).
Date : Naqada I–II (?), modern decoration
Material : Ostrich egg (incised)
Preservation : Almost complete
Decoration preservation : Good
Preservation information :
Repaired from many fragments, some of which are missing
Description
The ostrich egg may be ancient, although this remains to be determined. At least one blowhole was drilled at one end of the egg.
Decoration
The decoration has been incised on the outer surface of the egg in modern times. It is organised in several registers, and encompasses repeated motifs seemingly copied from Petrie's publications, including representations of fish-shaped palettes, boat cabins, a boat with a bird standing on it, a representation of a female statuette with the arms raised above the head.
2011: fig. 1.
Dimensions (cm)
Height :
16
Width :
12.5
Thickness :
0.2