Ancient Egyptian bread mould from Dandara dated 2613 – 2345 BC

Bread mould for conical offering bread of rough brown ware with chaff and grits. With bulging base, flaring body and flat everted rim. Conical shaped interior.

Ancient Egyptian bread mould from Dandara dated 2613 – 2345 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1898.56.12
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 4 - 5
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 2613 - 2345 BC
  • Object name: bread mould
  • Dimensions: Length: 160mm , Width: 210mm , Depth: 210mm
  • Published references: Petrie Dendereh 1898 pl.XVI type 15
  • Site: Dandara
  • Latitude: 26.16627
  • Longitude: 32.661584