Ancient Egyptian jar

A red pottery jar, ovaloid with a rounded base, long neck, handle and spout. The handle has been made to look as if it is twisted. There is raised decoration on the neck which looks like twisted rope. Under the handle and neck on the other side is the same decoration. The spout goes upwards from the handle and has a pointed rim.

Ancient Egyptian jar

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1983.1.74
  • Material: pottery
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 178mm , Width: 85mm , Depth: 85mm