Ancient Egyptian jar from Hierakonpolis dated 5300 - 3000 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian jar from Hierakonpolis dated 5300 – 3000 BC

A pottery jar with an ovaloid body, flat base, wavy handles and a flaring rounded rim. One of the handles is missing.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Hierakonpolis dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1905.44.7.2
Material: pottery
Culture: Lower Egypt - Upper Egypt
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: John Garstang
Dated: 5300 - 3000 BC
Object name: jar
Dimensions: Length: 210mm , Width: 155mm , Depth: 152mm
Published references: Adams Fort Cemetery at Hierakonpolis grave record 149
Site: Hierakonpolis

Latitude: 25.097222
Longitude: 32.779444