Naqada predynastic Terracotta Jar with zigzag pattern - 16 cm
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Terracotta Naqada predynastic jar with an ovoid body and two ring-shaped shoulder handles, decorated with a continuous red zigzag pattern, 16 cm high, original/official with stand included, provenance from a North German collection, in a Dutch collection since 2025, acquired in 1984 from Galerie Antiker Kunst Dr. S.
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A Predynastic jar with an ovoid body with two ring-shaped handles on the shoulder. The walls are decorated with a continuous red zigzag-line pattern.
The zigzag lines on the sides of this jar, made before writing by hierglypghs began, later became the hieroglyph for water.
Stand included.
Dimensions: 16 cm.
Condition: Some white deposits on the surface, pattern on certain areas faded.
Provenance: Dutch collection since 2025.
From a North German collection; purchased in 1984 from the Galerie Antiker Kunst Dr. S.
Provenance and age for the 2025 auction confirmed by Dr. Hornbostel (formerly of the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg).
Shipping:
- Tracked and insured shipping.
- Extra safe packaging. If necessary double boxed.
- Shipping within 3 workdays after auction and payment.
- Combined shipping if you buy more than 1 item in the same auction.
- For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Dutch export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
- Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to the buyer by the involved party at a later stage if applicable (outside EU).
A Predynastic jar with an ovoid body with two ring-shaped handles on the shoulder. The walls are decorated with a continuous red zigzag-line pattern.
The zigzag lines on the sides of this jar, made before writing by hierglypghs began, later became the hieroglyph for water.
Stand included.
Dimensions: 16 cm.
Condition: Some white deposits on the surface, pattern on certain areas faded.
Provenance: Dutch collection since 2025.
From a North German collection; purchased in 1984 from the Galerie Antiker Kunst Dr. S.
Provenance and age for the 2025 auction confirmed by Dr. Hornbostel (formerly of the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg).
Shipping:
- Tracked and insured shipping.
- Extra safe packaging. If necessary double boxed.
- Shipping within 3 workdays after auction and payment.
- Combined shipping if you buy more than 1 item in the same auction.
- For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Dutch export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
- Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to the buyer by the involved party at a later stage if applicable (outside EU).
Details
Culture
Naqada predynastic
Century/timeframe
3500-3200 B.C.
Name of object
Jar with zigzag pattern
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
16 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1984
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
