This collection includes numerous three-dimensional vessels from ancient Egyptian and Chinese cultures.

They illustrate a range of three-dimensional forms made to serve a variety of functions.

Some works show evidence of condition problems.

The cities of ancient Egypt grew up along the rich agricultural land by the Nile River.

Egyptians farmed crops in fields and raised domesticated livestock.

The ancient Egyptians developed a complex set of religious beliefs.

Pharaoh kings ruled ancient Egyptian civilization.

The Egyptians developed a written, heiroglyphic language based on pictures.

This stone vessel was used by Egyptians to store wine.

This tall, thin, ceramic jar was also used for storiage.  It was made in another ancient civilization, China.

This tall ceramic vessel is a drinking cup.

It has a complex form with three larger forms separated with narrower sections.

This wide, round, ceramic funerary vessel with it tiny handles was buried in a grave.

The ancient Chinese made very complex metal vessels to use in ceremonies. 

This vessel is made up of three rounded forms combined into one.   It has a wide mouth, two handles, and three, short legs.