Ancient Egyptian jar for unguent from Qaw el Kibir dated 2055 – 1773 BC

An Egyptian alabaster unguent jar. It has an ovaloid body, a pointed base and flaring flat rim.

Ancient Egyptian jar for unguent from Qaw el Kibir dated 2055 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.37.b
  • Material: Egyptian alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 11 - 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Dated: 2055 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: jar for unguent
  • Dimensions: Length: 107mm , Width: 32mm , Depth: 32mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari I pl.XXX II pl.LII reg Petrie Tomb card
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667