Jar

1926.02.0232

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Jar (1926.02.0232)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Distribution & Transportation Artifacts : Containers : N/A
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Africa, North : Egypt : Northern Upper Egypt, Governorate of Sohag : Abydos
Period/Date	New Kingdom, 1570 – 1070 BCE
Culture	Egyptian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	15.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter)	6.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	0.3 cm
Weight	216 g
Measuring Remarks	The depth is the thickness of the jar wall.
Materials	Ceramic--Terracotta
Manufacturing Processes	Firing, Handbuilding
Munsell Color Information	Grayish Reddish Orange (2.5 Y R 5/6) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description	N/A
Description	N/A
Comparanda	N/A
Bibliography	Divisions for region taken from: Baines & Málek 1980 Atlas of Ancient Egypt. Oxford: Phaidon. James, T.G.H. Excavating in Egypt: The Egypt Exploration Society 1882-1982. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1982.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data	N/A
Credit Line/Dedication	Egypt Exploration Society
Reproduction	No
Reproduction Information	N/A

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