Cylinder jar with net decor Predynastic

Vessel: Cylinder Jar with Net Decor (M1187) Late Predynastic to Protodynastic (Nagada III) H 25 cm. Fired marl fabric Purchased by Larissa Bjuggren in the 1960s to 70s from the State antiquities dealer near the Luxor Temple. Acquired in 2001. A tall and slender cylinder jar with stylized wavy band below rim and a painted pattern of zig-zag bands on external surface simulating a carrying-net. The rim is thick and everted and the vessel tapers down to a flat base. Intact, but with heavy wear on one side. This lot is part of a large private collection of Egyptian antiquities at auction at Lauritz.com Roskilde until 29-31 March 2016. and read .