Ancient Egyptian jar from Esna dated 1985 – 1773 BC

A red pottery jar, ovaloid body with a rounded base and a straight pointed rim. There are three incised lines around the top which create a ridged effect.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Esna dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1905.44.4
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: John Garstang
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 134mm , Width: 102mm , Depth: 102mm
  • Published references: Downes The Excavations at Esna 1905 - 1906 Inventory p 119
  • Site: Esna
  • Latitude: 25.3
  • Longitude: 32.55