Body Sherd

1913.03.0004

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Body Sherd (1913.03.0004)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Unclassifiable Artifacts : N/A : N/A
Artist/Maker	None
Geographic Location	Africa, North : Egypt : Northern Upper Egypt, Governorate of Sohag : Abydos
Period/Date	N/A
Culture	Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	23.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	15.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	3.3 cm
Weight	510 g
Measuring Remarks	L=farthest points
Materials	Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes	Firing, Handbuilding, Incising
Munsell Color Information	Grayish Reddish Orange (2.5YR 5/6) Light Brown (5YR 5/6)

Research Remarks

Published Description	N/A
Description	N/A
Comparanda	One of 5 jar fragments 13.3.1-5.
Bibliography	Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data	N/A
Credit Line/Dedication	Gift of W. N. Stearns
Reproduction	no
Reproduction Information	N/A

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