egypt-museum:Ancient Egyptian VaseThis vase was found in a tomb dates to the Old Kingdom (ca. 2686-2
egypt-museum:Ancient Egyptian VaseThis vase was found in a tomb dates to the Old Kingdom (ca. 2686-2181 BC), it is an object handed down from generation to generation: the wavy handle is in fact a decorative motif typical of the Predynastic Period (ca. 4400-3100 BC). Considering the technology available at the time of its creation, almost 5000 years ago, this object is a true masterpiece of art and technology. To make this vase was used a rock, called black porphyry, composed of minerals of different sizes. This choice has made the process far from easy because these minerals respond differently to mechanical stresses, increasing the risk of breakage. It is now in the Egyptian Museum of Turin. -- source link