Ancient Egyptian jar sealing fragment from Abydos dated 3000 - 2890 BC

Ancient Egyptian jar sealing fragment from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Jar sealing frament of clay mixed with fibre with seal impression on exterior naming the administrator (‘d-mr) Hemaka (Hm3k3) and the name of a place.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.22
Material: pottery
Culture: Dynasty 1, reign of Den
Period: Early Dynastic Period
Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
Object name: jar sealing fragment
Dimensions: Length: 78mm , Width: 64mm , Depth: 25mm
Published references: Petrie Royal Tombs I p.11 pl.XXV 56
Site: Abydos

Latitude: 26.185
Longitude: 31.918889