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

Fine red Meidum-ware polished shallow bowl or dish with rounded base, and outward flaring lipped rim.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.42.a
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 5
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 2494 - 2345 BC
  • Object name: red ware bowl
  • Dimensions: Length: 275mm , Width: 275mm , Depth: 82mm
  • Published references: Brunton Qau and Badari I p 24 II pl LI ( reg ) pl LXXVI 8N2
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667