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 incised lines around the jar.

Ancient Egyptian jar from Esna dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1905.44.15
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: John Garstang
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: jar
  • Dimensions: Length: 198mm , Width: 83mm , Depth: 81mm
  • Published references: Ehnasya vol for 1904 XXXVI 4
  • Site: Esna
  • Latitude: 25.3
  • Longitude: 32.55