Ancient Egyptian jar from Badari dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Small storage jar of orange ware with buff slip. Ovaloid body with a rounded base, narrowing to slightly flared neck with a rounded rim. Two incised lines bellow the rim. Two pot marks incised on body.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Badari dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.50
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 5
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2345 BC
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 187mm , Width: 118mm , Depth: 118mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari I p.25 pl.XXXIV 19, 20 II pl.LII, LXXX 71H
  • Site: Badari
  • Latitude: 26.9925
  • Longitude: 31.4156