Wavy-handled jar
Description
Jar, Wavy-handled. Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C. Pottery. 10 1/4 in. (26.1 cm). From: Cemetery B, Tomb B7, Abadiya, Northern Upper Egypt, Egypt. Excavation: EEF excavations 1898–99. Credit: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1899.
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A small handmade clay jar with a rounded body and a short, wide mouth; the sides show remnants of small “wavy” handles or handle attachments.
The image shows a single, upright ceramic vessel photographed against a neutral background. The jar has a rounded, slightly tapering body, a short neck, and a wide mouth with a plain rim. Near the upper sides, there are two opposite protruding attachments/handle remnants that appear uneven or slightly wavy rather than smooth, consistent with the catalogue description of a “wavy-handled” jar. The surface is plain and shows light wear, abrasions, and dirt staining. No painted decoration or inscriptions are visible on the vessel. At the base/front there is a small red inventory-style marking. No other object or contextual setting is shown.
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