Ancient Egyptian jar from Beni Hasan dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Pottery jar with spheroid body slightly elongated to appear ovaloid towards the base. Rounded base. Slightly flared neck with pointed rim, chipped.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Beni Hasan dated 2055 – 1985 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1904.17.3
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 11
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: John Garstang
  • Dated: 2055 - 1985 BC
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 188mm , Width: 135mm , Depth: 135mm
  • Published references: Garstang Burial Customs Pl. XII - XVI Type 15
  • Site: Beni Hasan
  • Latitude: 27.933333
  • Longitude: 30.883333