Ancient Egyptian rim sherd from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Rim sherd of red brown greywacke from a shallow flat bowl with raised rim, inscribed with the sign hnt on the exterior.

Ancient Egyptian rim sherd from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.34
  • Material: greywacke
  • Culture: Dynasty 1
  • Period: Early Dynastic Period
  • Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
  • Object name: rim sherd
  • Dimensions: Length: 97mm , Width: 77mm , Depth: 8mm
  • Published references: Petrie Royal Tombs I p.19 pl.IV 10
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889