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Accession Number	1978.031.0061
Object Category	SCIENCE ARTIFACTS
Object Name	JAR
Culture	Pre-Dynastic Egyptian
Origin Place	Egypt
Date Made	6000 B.C.E.
Material or Medium	terra cotta pottery
Measurements	(H) 9.0 cm, (D) 6.8 cm.
Acquisition Date	1978-09-08
Credit Line	Bissell, Barbara
Description	A terra cotta pottery jar; two lug handles; design of boat on 2 sides, with plant design in between; spiral design on base; pre-dynastic Egyptian pottery ca. 6000 B.C.
Subjects Themes	CERAMICS
General Item Notes	This collection was purchased by the donor's uncle, David Shields Bissell, in New York City, NY in 1920. Included in the donation was a photocopy of the auction catalog with various items marked with handwritten prices. This catalog indicates that the pieces are Pre-Dynastic Egyptian, from circa 6000 B.C.E.
Object Sub-Category	ARCHAEOLOGY
Inscription	No
Rights Holder	City of Fort Collins
Language	English
Type	Physical Object
Collection Name	MuseumArtifacts