Ancient Egyptian jar sealing fragment from Abydos dated 2890 - 2686 BC

Ancient Egyptian jar sealing fragment from Abydos dated 2890 – 2686 BC

Jar sealing fragment of clay mixed with fibre with seal impression on exterior of figure of king wearing the White Crown with face of Seth, carrying sceptre and ankh, and with name of Set Peribsen and name of place.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.25
Material: pottery
Culture: Dynasty 2, reign of Peribsen
Period: Early Dynastic Period
Dated: 2890 - 2686 BC
Object name: jar sealing fragment
Dimensions: Length: 83mm , Width: 77mm , Depth: 33mm
Published references: Petrie Royal Tombs II pp.11 - 12, 53 pl.XXII 179
Site: Abydos

Latitude: 26.185
Longitude: 31.918889