Ancient Egyptian lid from Abydos dated 1550 - 1069 BC

Latitude: 26.185
Longitude: 31.918889

Ancient Egyptian lid from Abydos dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Lid from a small alabaster kohl pot. Circular disc with a projection in the centre for fitting into the mouth of the jar.

Reference: BOLMG:1910.54.4.2
Material: alabaster
Culture: Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis I
Period: New Kingdom
Excavator: T.E. Peet
Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
Object name: lid
Dimensions: Length: 33mm , Width: 30mm , Depth: 30mm
Published references: Peet T E Cemeteries of Abydos 1911 - 1912, 2, 1914 p.82 fig 45 pl.14
Site: Abydos