Ancient Egyptian jar from Beni Hasan dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Pottery jar with ovaloid body and pointed base, slightly rounded. Straight neck with flat rim. Pale brown of buf colour. Surface uneven, smooth on one side, rought on the other.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Beni Hasan dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.17.22
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 11
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: John Garstang
  • Dated: 2055 - 1985 BC
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 205mm , Width: 100mm , Depth: 100mm
  • Published references: Garstang Burial Customs p. 243 Pl. XIII Type 28
  • Site: Beni Hasan
  • Latitude: 27.933333
  • Longitude: 30.883333