Ancient Egyptian limestone disc from Diospolis Parva

Limestone disc with one flat surface and one narrower flat surface. Possibly a jar bottom stop or lid, or a gaming piece. It may also be an unfinished item. Green mottled spots one edge.

Ancient Egyptian limestone disc from Diospolis Parva

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1899.44.27.c
  • Material: limestone
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: limestone disc
  • Dimensions: Length: 29mm , Width: 29mm , Depth: 9mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Diospolis Parva The Cemeteries Of Abadiyeh and Hu 1901 not mentioned
  • Site: Diospolis Parva
  • Latitude: 26.016667
  • Longitude: 32.283333