Ancient Egyptian wine jar from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Large wine jar with ink inscription (hieratic?). Old card indicates says “sweet drink”. Also suggested inscription indicates it belonged to the estate of Amenhotep. Possibly reused as an Ibis jar.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.89.2
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: wine jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 675mm , Width: 245mm , Depth: 245mm
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889