Photographic Print : Stone jars and bowls with a small spoon and a small grinding
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Stone jars and bowls with a small spoon and a small grinding
Stone jars and bowls with a small spoon and a small grinding stone with may have been used with a cosmetic palette. Tombs from Gerzeh, Egypt. Predynastic Era. C. 3500-3300 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark
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3500 3500bc Artifact Bowl Bowls Burial Carlsberg Cemetery Copenhagen Cosmetic Daily Denmark Egyptians Glyptotek Grinding Jars Palette Naqada
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Discover the rich history of the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image showcases a selection of stone jars and bowls, intricately adorned with intricate designs, accompanied by a small spoon and a grinding stone. Hailing from the ancient civilization of Gerzeh, Egypt, during the Predynastic Era around 3500-3300 BC, these artifacts may have been used for cosmetic purposes. Bring the timeless beauty of history into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade prints from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.6cm (11" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, a collection of ancient Stone jars and bowls from the Gerzeh region of Egypt, dating back to the Predynastic Era around 3500-3300 BC, are displayed at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Gerzeh culture, also known as the Naqada II period, marked a significant transition in Egyptian history towards the development of the Old Kingdom. The group of objects includes several jars and bowls, some with intricate designs and others plain, all made of fine-grained limestone. Among these vessels, a small spoon and a grinding stone are also present. These artifacts were likely used in daily life, possibly in the context of cosmetics or food preparation. The small spoon, with its delicate and elegant shape, could have been used for scooping or stirring various substances. The grinding stone, on the other hand, would have been used in conjunction with a palette to create a fine, smooth paste or powder. The presence of these objects in tombs suggests their importance in the afterlife, indicating that personal grooming and hygiene were considered essential aspects of ancient Egyptian culture. This assemblage of Stone jars, bowls, a spoon, and a grinding stone offers a glimpse into the daily life and burial practices of the Gerzeh people during the Middle Pre-Dynastic period. The objects' preservation in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek museum allows us to appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship of these ancient creations and to deepen our understanding of the people who made and used them over 5,000 years ago.
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