Superb Egyptian Black Top in terracotta from the Predynastic Period ( 4400 - 2900 B.C ). These ceramic vessels owe their name to the black colour of their upper and inner parts inside. This is how it was defined by Flinders Petrie, the true father of the study of ancient ceramics and their careful of ancient ceramics and their careful classification. This type of vase belongs to the historical period known as Nagada I or Amratian. Amratian, which takes its name from Nagada, an ancient city on the western shore of the great meander of Middle Egypt, its influence extended north as far as Matmar (north of Asyut), and south past the first cataract, south of Aswan. As for the name Amratian, it comes from the site located at El- Amrah, near Abydos, near Abydos. Acquired from a Spanish private collection, F.C.B in the 70's. The piece includes authenticity certificate. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. IMPORTANT: Due to the new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland and United States of America. For other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %.