Ancient Egyptian alabaster disc from Diospolis Parva

Egyptian alabaster disc with one flat surface and one uneven curved surface. Possibly a jar bottom stop or lid, or a gaming piece. It may also be an unfinished item.

Ancient Egyptian alabaster disc from Diospolis Parva

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1899.44.27.b
  • Material: Egyptian alabaster
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: alabaster disc
  • Dimensions: Length: 25mm , Width: 23mm , Depth: 9mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Diospolis Parva The Cemeteries Of Abadiyeh and Hu 1901 not mentioned
  • Site: Diospolis Parva
  • Latitude: 26.016667
  • Longitude: 32.283333