Ancient Egyptian body sherd from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Body sherd of pottery jar with incised potmark on exterior. Fabric of grey ware with orange surface.

Ancient Egyptian body sherd from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.78
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 1
  • Period: Early Dynastic Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
  • Object name: body sherd
  • Dimensions: Length: 130mm , Width: 85mm , Depth: 29mm
  • Published references: Petrie Royal Tombs I pl.XLIX 391
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889