Ancient Egyptian jar from Diospolis Parva dated 3500 - 3200 BC

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Ancient Egyptian jar from Diospolis Parva dated 3500 – 3200 BC

A black basalt jar, with a cylindrical body, two lug handles, rounded base and flaring flat rim.

Reference: BOLMG:1899.44.29
Material: basalt
Culture: Gerzean Period, Naqada 2
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 3500 - 3200 BC
Object name: jar
Dimensions: Length: 162mm , Width: 98mm , Depth: 80mm
Published references: Petrie W M F Diospolis Parva 1898 - 1899 1901 ( pl IX Fig. 4 )
Site: Diospolis Parva