Ancient Egyptian jar fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Diorite jar fragment. Part of a circular base, with curved wall rising up from it. The wall curves slightly inwards to start with and then appears to carry on straight up, giving the base a slightly flared appearance. Finely polished.
Black, white and grey speckled effect.

Ancient Egyptian jar fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.46.10
  • Material: diorite
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: jar fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 73mm , Width: 49mm , Depth: 31mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483