Ancient Egyptian jar from Beni Hasan dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Pottery jar with an ovaloid body. Rounded base. Short flared neck with flared, pointed rim, chipped in two places. Red brown pottery.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Beni Hasan dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.17.17
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 11
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: John Garstang
  • Dated: 2055 - 1985 BC
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 254mm , Width: 124mm , Depth: 122mm
  • Published references: Garstang Burial Customs Pl. XII - XVI Type 16
  • Site: Beni Hasan
  • Latitude: 27.933333
  • Longitude: 30.883333