Ancient Egyptian jar from Abydos dated 2055 – 1773 BC

Egyptian alabaster jar. Ovaloid body with a rounded base, narrowing to a short neck, flaring to a rounded rim.
Hole in the side of the vessel. Small sherd with jar which just fits into the hole but is much thicker.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Abydos dated 2055 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1922.16.2
  • Material: alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 11 - 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 2055 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 138mm , Width: 80mm , Depth: 80mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Tombs of the Courtiers and Oxyrhynkhos 1922, 1925, pl.XVI
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889