Wavy-Lined Jar
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Wavy-Lined Jar

TitleWavy-Lined Jar
Date4000–3000 BCE 39th century BCE
Mediummarl clay pottery
ClassificationVessels
OriginEgypt, Predynastic (5000–2950 BCE), Naqada III (3200–3000 BCE) Egypt
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineWavy-Lined Jar, 4000–3000 BCE. Egypt, Predynastic (5000–2950 BCE), Naqada III (3200–3000 BCE). Marl clay pottery; diameter: 10.1 cm (4 in.); diameter of mouth: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); overall: 26.8 cm (10 9/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust, 1920.1983
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“Wavy-Lined Jar” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 4000–3000 BCE. It is executed in marl clay pottery and classified as vessels. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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