Ancient Egyptian jar sealing with seal impression from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

A clay jar sealing. Impression fairly clear. Seal impression is for King Den

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1966.87.A
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 1, reign of Den
  • Period: Early Dynastic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
  • Object name: jar sealing with seal impression
  • Dimensions: Length: 215mm , Width: 195mm , Depth: 195mm
  • Published references: Petrie, W.M.F., The Royal Tombs of the First Dynasty, 1, 1900, (pl.XXIV, 44)
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889