Eternal Egypt: Pottery Tray Stand

This large pot is made of pottery; the neck is missing and the remains of the two missing handles can be seen. The pot is pear shaped and the upper part is decorated with two broad lines, with a geometrical decoration similar to a braid...

The pottery bowl with yellow enamel is decorated with a line of naskh calligraphy. The bottom is ornamented with a brown cup.

A plate made of pottery is characterized by the symmetry of its plant and geometric ornaments.

A black pottery chalice with a wide circular rim and a wide bowl. Chalices were among the numerous forms of vessel used for drinking water, wine or other beverages.

A pottery container with a dented body; the mouth has a rim that is slightly inclined outwards. The handle extends from the rim to the body.

A sealed pottery jar, in which the head of the monastery and his deacon hid some gold coins. Then the father wrote to his sons thirty lines of Coptic script.

This candle stand is supported on a triangular base, which is decorated above with a braided motif.

A candle stand made of silver, in three parts: the base, the shaft and the cup-like part where the lit candles are placed.

This clay ewer has a side handle and is devoid of any drawings or decorations. The ewer, which has an onion-shaped body, is supported on a round base.

A rather deep dish decorated with a butter-colored glaze. This type was widespread in Iraq and Persia during the third and fourth centuries AH. The decorated portion of the dish is 25% of the surface area, while 75% is undecorated. Thus,...