Ancient Egyptian jar

A red pottery jar with an ovaloid body, rounded base and a flaring modelled rim. Part of the outer layer of the jar is missing. Very rough surface.
Contained natron, naturally occuring sodium salts which are degrading the fabric of the jar.

Ancient Egyptian jar

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1983.1.253
  • Material: natron pottery
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 274mm , Width: 125mm , Depth: 125mm