Ancient Egyptian jar from Abydos El Arabah dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Small red pottery two handled jar, one handle now missing. Squat ovaloid body with a slightly flat base which is uneven. The remaining handle is an upwards facing semicircular loop. The neck is flared with a rounded rim.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Abydos El Arabah dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.153
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: John Garstang
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 55mm , Width: 54mm , Depth: 51mm
  • Published references: Cemeteries of Abydos III Pl. VII 15
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889