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Gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
Wavy-handled Jar
Gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
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Wavy-handled Jar

DepartmentAncient Mediterranean Art
CultureEgyptian
Dateca. 3500-3100 B.C.
MediumFired clay (wavy-handled ware)
Dimensions11 5/16 x 4 1/4 in. (28.8 x 10.8 cm)
Credit LinePurchased with funds provided by Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
Object number95.18.1
Geography
Place madeEgypt
DescriptionCylindrical jar with turned-out rim and a thin, undulating ridge or handle below the rim. The pale buff jar is decorated witha net pattern of long crossing lines in brown.Provenancesold, Sotheby's, New York, June 1, 1995, lot 1, to San Antonio Museum of ArtPublished ReferencesSotheby's New York June 1, 1995, lot 1.
On view
Collections
San Antonio Museum of Art, bequest of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
Jar
Culture: Egyptian
ca. 3500-3100 B.C.
Museum Purchase: Stark-Willson Collection.
Jar with spiral pattern
Culture: Egyptian
ca. 3500-3300 B.C.
Purchased with the Antiquities Acquisition Fund.
Jar
Culture: Egyptian
ca. 3900-3500 B.C.
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Jar
Culture: Egyptian
ca. 3900-3500 B.C.
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Jar
Culture: Egyptian
ca. 3900-3500 B.C.
San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Chris Karcher and Karen Keach
Jar
Culture: Egyptian
ca. 3900-3500 BC
Purchased with funds provided by Gilbert M. Denman Jr.
Jar with flamingos and mountains
Culture: Egyptian
ca. 3500-3300 B.C.
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Bowl
Culture: Egyptian
ca. 3900-3500 B.C.
San Antonio Museum of Art, bequest of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
Jar
Culture: Egyptian
ca. 3500-3300 B.C.
San Antonio Museum of Art, bequest of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
Jar
Culture: Egyptian
ca. 2686-2181 B.C.
Gift of Beryl N. and Henry G. McCleary.
Oil or perfume bottle
Culture: Egyptian
3rd-1st century B.C.
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Jar
Culture: Egyptian
ca. 3900-3500 B.C.

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