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

Baked clay sealing fragment from tomb of King Djer, with inscription.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.15
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 1, reign of Djer
  • Period: Early Dynastic Period
  • Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
  • Object name: jar sealing fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 46mm , Width: 43mm , Depth: 16mm
  • Published references: Petrie Royal Tombs II pp.8 - 9 pl.XV 107
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889