Ancient Egyptian body sherd from Abydos dated 3000 - 2890 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian body sherd from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

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

Ancient Egyptian body sherd from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.72
Material: pottery
Culture: Dynasty 1, reign of Semerkhet - Qaa
Period: Early Dynastic Period
Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
Object name: body sherd
Dimensions: Length: 115mm , Width: 88mm , Depth: 16mm
Published references: Petrie Royal Tombs I pl.XLV 87.U.Q.
Site: Abydos

Latitude: 26.185
Longitude: 31.918889