Ancient Egyptian jar sealing fragment from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Jar sealing frament of clay mixed with fibre with seal impression on exterior of the Horus name of Den. From the tomb of Den.

Ancient Egyptian jar sealing fragment from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.80
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 1, reign of Den
  • Period: Early Dynastic Period
  • Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
  • Object name: jar sealing fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 78mm , Width: 64mm , Depth: 27mm
  • Published references: Petrie Royal Tombs II pl.XVIII 136
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889