Ancient Egyptian Coptic Pilgrim's Flask
Ancient Egyptian Coptic Pilgrim's Flask
Item Number: 10136
$2,700.00
| Period: | c. 2nd - 4th CE |
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| Dimensions: | 12.5" (32 cm) |
| Material: | Painted Red Ware Pottery |
| Condition: | Good , hole in back which appears to be intentional, some normal surface wear |
| Region: | Egypt |
| Provenance: | Present owner bought the piece at Hotel Drouot auction in Paris in early 80's, from an old French collection. |
Description
Disk shaped with a cylindrical neck and collared rim, the shoulders with twin handles, on a flaring ring foot, the body painted in black and white, one side with a dotted border surrounding lunettes, a bird in the center, the other side with remains of wavy lines and rosettes.
