Ancient Egyptian baboon figurine from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

A glazed faience figurine of a crouching baboon. The legs, arms and nose are defined.

Ancient Egyptian baboon figurine from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1903.46.2
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 1
  • Period: Early Dynastic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
  • Object name: baboon figurine
  • Dimensions: Length: 49mm , Width: 38mm , Depth: 24mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Abydos pl LXI (plan of deposit) 2 1903 (p 23 pl LII (plan)
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889