Ancient Egyptian vase from Abydos dated 2055 – 1773 BC

Egyptian alabaster vase. Hyperboloid body with a flat base and a flat, projecting rim.

Ancient Egyptian vase from Abydos dated 2055 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1922.16.8
  • Material: alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 11 - 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 2055 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: vase
  • Dimensions: Diameter (at rim): 58mm , Diameter (at base): 40mm , Height: 65mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Tombs of the Courtiers and Oxyrhynkhos 1922, 1925, pl.XVI
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889