Ancient Egyptian vase from Bet Khallaf dated 2686 – 2613 BC

Tall alabaster vase. Cylindrical body, flaring towards the top with a rounded rim, tapering from rim to flat base. Roughly made, exterior not finally finished by polishing. Drilled out on interior, drill markings clearly visible and not smoothed. Funerary vessel.

Ancient Egyptian vase from Bet Khallaf dated 2686 – 2613 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1920.10.7
  • Material: alabaster
  • Culture: Dynasty 3
  • Period: Old Kingdom
  • Dated: 2686 - 2613 BC
  • Object name: vase
  • Dimensions: Length: 252mm , Width: 137mm , Depth: 137mm
  • Published references: J Garstang Mahasna and Bet Khallaf pp.11 - 12 pl.XXII type 11
  • Site: Bet Khallaf
  • Latitude: 26.316667
  • Longitude: 31.783333