Globular vase, with short neck and instable base. On the upper part, stylized floral motives go around the piece. Underneath, there is an original decoration, showing the Meroitic pottery as an independent production, with its own style, although not completely disregarding Egyptian traditions. A man, standing up, depicted at the same time in frontal and profile position, is carrying a jar in his hand. Three other heads, in profile, are also drawn on this beautiful vase, found by Spanish archaeologists in Nubia.
Present location |
MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID |
Inventory number |
1980/98/39 |
Dating |
MEROITIC PERIOD |
Archaeological Site |
MASMAS:-NAG`GAMUS |
Category |
BOTTLE |
Material |
CLAY; POTTERY |
Technique |
FORMED ON THE POTTER'S WHEEL; PAINTED |
Height |
23 cm |
Diameter |
21 cm |