CAPSIAN NW AFRICAN NEOLITHIC

TERRACOTTA VESSEL

Ref #:  337

Type:  Vessel

Material:  Terracotta

Period:  Capsian NW African Neolithic  8500 - 6500 years ago

Provenance:  NW Saharan Desert

Measurements:  10.5 cm x 8 cm

Comments:  Similar design specimens found in Egypt with red and black glaze.  This specimen has all glaze worn off with the exception of a trace of red on the inside of the mouth as seen above.