Ancient Egyptian fish bowl from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

An Egyptian alabaster dish in the form of a fish. Hollowed out in centre as shallow container, for cosmetic use.

Ancient Egyptian fish bowl from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1902.53.2
  • Material: Egyptian alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: fish bowl
  • Dimensions: Length: 119mm , Width: 71mm , Height: 30mm
  • Published references: Ayrton Currelly & Weigall Abydos III p 49 pl XV 4
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889