Ancient Egyptian jar from Beni Hasan dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Pottery jar with an ovaloid body. Slightly pointed and rounded base. Neck flared with pointed rim. Red brown pottery. Body smoothly moulded at top with base appearing uneven. Chip in rim.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Beni Hasan dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.17.19
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 11
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: John Garstang
  • Dated: 2055 - 1985 BC
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 258mm , Width: 127mm , Depth: 127mm
  • Published references: Garstang Burial Customs Pl. XII - XVI Type 13
  • Site: Beni Hasan
  • Latitude: 27.933333
  • Longitude: 30.883333