Ancient Egyptian jar from Beni Hasan dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Small, squat red pottery jar. Elipsoid body with rounded base, straight neck with striaght, pointed rim. Uneven base with scratches in surface.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Beni Hasan dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.17.16
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 11
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: John Garstang
  • Dated: 2055 - 1985 BC
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 108mm , Width: 107mm , Depth: 75mm
  • Published references: Garstang Burial Customs Pl. XII - XVI Type 32
  • Site: Beni Hasan
  • Latitude: 27.933333
  • Longitude: 30.883333