Ancient Egyptian red ware basin from Qaw el Kibir dated 2494 – 2345 BC

Basin of orange buff ware with red slip, with circular flat base, body flaring outwards to plain rim. Associated with ewer and derived from a metal prototype.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.42.c
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 5
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2345 BC
  • Object name: red ware basin
  • Dimensions: Length: 307mm , Width: 305mm , Depth: 160mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari I p 24 II pl LI ( reg ) pl LXXVI 4S
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667