Funerary scarab
Egyptian Art
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Beaker with Black Rim
| Place of production | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Date | circa 4000–3500 B.C. |
| Object type | vessel |
| Medium, technique | Nile silt |
| Dimensions | 11 × 10 cm |
| Inventory number | 60.12-E |
| Collection | Egyptian Art |
| On view | Museum of Fine Arts, Basement Floor, Ancient Egypt, Daily life |
A black discoloring appears on the top of the handmade beaker – made of Nile silt clay – which was probably produced during the firing. The outer surface of the cup is carefully burnished and is covered by a red ochre slip. The interior surface is finely smoothed, and the base has traces of finger modelling.
This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.