An Egyptian Miniature Double-Bodied Jar with Flamingos
Predynastic Period, Nagada II-III, 3500-3000 B.C.
Width 3 inches (7.62 cm).
Property from a Florida Private Collection

Provenance:
Blumka Gallery, New York, where acquired by the present owner, 9 October 1984.

For comparative examples, see W.M. Flinders Petrie and J.E. Quibell, Naqada and Ballas, London, 1896, pl. XXXIII, fig. 19 and pl. XXXIV, fig. 33b.

Inspected under UV light, 10x loupe, and acetone tested; nothing was revealed. Intact as preserved with one stopper now lost; the rare and remaining stopper has a possible old break at the bottom which fluoresces under UV light. Overall surface wear with minor losses to red pigment, as is typical with age. Superficial pitting and chipping to the extremities and rims. The pigment depicts birds and wavy lines (water) around the circumference of both jars. Both lug handles are pierced. Secured to a modern wood base with a metal bar, not permanently affixed. Overall in very attractive and stable condition.
Height 2 inches (5 cm); Height with stand 2 1/2 inches (6.4 cm).