Ancient Egyptian jar from Abydos dated 2055 – 1773 BC

Egyptian alabaster jar. small, squat ovaloid body with a flat base and a flared, rounded rim.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Abydos dated 2055 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1922.16.10
  • Material: alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 11 - 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 2055 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 28mm , Width: 27mm , Depth: 27mm
  • Published references: Petrie, W.M.F., Tombs of the Courtiers and Oxyrhynkhos 1922, 1925, (pl.XVI)
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889