Ancient Egyptian lid from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Circular lid for alabaster jar 1903.46.54.50.1. It is round with one side slightly narrower than the other.

Ancient Egyptian lid from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1903.46.54.50.2
  • Material: alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: lid
  • Dimensions: Length: 53mm , Width: 53mm , Depth: 8mm
  • Published references: Abydos II PC LXIII 82 p 18 and 21
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889