Aweidah Gallery is very pleased to present this ancient Canaanite Early Bronze Age Abydos ware highly burnished wine jug, dated from, 3300 - 2700 BC
Abydos ware (a-BY-dos ware). Pottery of Canaanite (Syro-Palestinian) origin found in the royal tombs of the First and Second Dynasties (The Old Kingdom) at Abydos, Saqqara, Abusir el-Melek, and other sites in Upper Egypt, dating to Early Bronze Age II (3300-2700 BCE). The p... Click for details
EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, DYNASTY II-III 2770-2575 BC.
Here you find a squat conical jar with a slightly flattened base, the disk rim undercut on the exterior, with two false lug handles on the shoulders. Has a hairline on one side however only visible from the inside. Measures 6 1/8 inches wide (15.6cm). ... Click for details
Here you find a beautiful limestone relief from the collection of Gustave Jéquier. This lovely limestone relief shows the head of Ibis headed Thoth wearing the lunar crescent on his head. On his left we see Ptah or scribe wearing a skull cap with ureaus. Over the head of Ptah/scribe ... Click for details
We are pleased to offer this very interesting ancient alabaster egg from Egypt. This egg was most likely part of a larger vessel or offering piece. Intact and measure 5.3 cm in length with some deposits and pitting of surface.
Provenance: D.K. Berlin, 1970
For a similar example see: Fox, Penelope: Tutankhamun's Treasure pub. Cumberlag... Click for details
Here you find an Ancient Egypt stone alabastron in a teardrop shape, two delicate lug handles still present. However the rim is partially damaged. Dates from the Early Dynastic period and in good condition with mineral deposits both on the inside and outside. Nice colour showing, however not as brilliant as the other examples from this collection. Measures 5.2cm in height.
Ancient Egypt alabastron made certainly by a master craftsman. With its perfect teardrop shape, two delicate lug handles, and partially flared rim, this alabastron demonstrates Egyptian mastery of shaping stone! From the Early Dynastic period and in excellent condition save for the damage to the rim. Wonderful colour showing on this piece. Measures 5.8cm in height.
Another lovely piece of well provenanced ancient Egyptian art! This small alabaster sacrificial vase provides a shallow bowl shape with a flat rim and four lugs to use as handles. Circa Early Dynastic Period. Measures 7.7 cm in diameter and is intact!
