Naqada predynastic Terracotta Jar with zigzag pattern - 16 cm

A Predynastic jar with an ovoid body with two ring-shaped handles on the shoulder. The walls are decorated with a continuous red zigzag-line pattern. The zigzag lines on the sides of this jar, made before writing by hierglypghs began, later became the hieroglyph for water. Stand included. Dimensions: 16 cm. Condition: Some white deposits on the surface, pattern on certain areas faded. Provenance: Dutch collection since 2025. From a North German collection; purchased in 1984 from the Galerie Antiker Kunst Dr. S. Provenance and age for the 2025 auction confirmed by Dr. Hornbostel (formerly of the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg). Shipping: - Tracked and insured shipping. - Extra safe packaging. If necessary double boxed. - Shipping within 3 workdays after auction and payment. - Combined shipping if you buy more than 1 item in the same auction. - For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Dutch export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange. - Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to the buyer by the involved party at a later stage if applicable (outside EU).

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