Egyptian Wavy-Handled Jar on Stand, Circa 3,200 B.C
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An Egyptian Predynastic Wavy-Handled jar on stand, late Naqada III period, circa 3,200 B.C. The slightly tapering marl clay jar of almost cylindrical form, with pushed-up continuous scalloped band in relief, above a slightly concave neck, wide mouth and everted rim, the flattened base with label reading 'Gerzean, 3,300 Bc', on tri-footed stand. Height 28.5 cm
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Everted - An everted rim is an outwardly turning or flaring outwards rim, as seen the rims on jugs, vases, bowls and dishes.
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