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Faience in Predynastic and Early Dynastic Egypt

In Egypt the first substantial objects made of faience appear during the Early Dynastic Period (around 3000 BC). There are some vessels, and small animal figures. The shapes of objects became more complicated.

Beads and personal adornments

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Vases


other objects: model basket and jewellery

 

Faience technology


 

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