Africa, the South Pacific, and the Americas

vessel with flamingos
vessel with flamingos
Culture or people Egyptian
Creation date 3400BCE - 3200BCE
Dynasty Predynastic
Materials ceramic, pigment
Dimensions 8 3/8 x 8 1/2 x 8 3/8 in.
Credit line Mr. and Mrs. William R. Spurlock Fund
Accession number 2001.201
Gallery Label

This vessel was found in a grave. The wavy lines and the flamingoes probably symbolize water.


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ancient, birdlike figures, brown pot, ceramic , chipped, coiled, containers, decorated, faded, flamingoes, geometric design, jug, lines, native, no handle, practical, storage jar, swans vase, vessel, water jug
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