Ancient Egyptian ball from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Hollow faience ball, perforated through height for suspension, glazed blue with painted vertical black bands around it. These items are often found in foundation deposits.

Ancient Egyptian ball from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.96
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: ball
  • Dimensions: Length: 39mm , Width: 38mm , Depth: 35mm
  • Published references: Randall - MacIver & Mace El Amrah and Abydos p.90 pl.XLVIII D105
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889