Ancient Egyptian sealing fragment from Abydos dated 3000 - 2890 BC

Ancient Egyptian sealing fragment from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

One of two fragements that fit together. Jar sealing fragment of clay mixed with fibre with seal impression naming the Horus Semerkhet on exterior. From the tomb of King Semerkhet.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.5.2
Material: pottery
Culture: Dynasty 1, reign of Semerkhet
Period: Early Dynastic Period
Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
Object name: sealing fragment
Dimensions: Length: 87mm , Width: 75mm , Depth: 43mm
Published references: Petrie Royal Tombs I pl.XXVIII 77
Site: Abydos

Latitude: 26.185
Longitude: 31.918889