Vessel: Giza MFA 13.5132

Context Information

Giza

25th c. BCE

Tomb/Grave/Burial

Egypt/Delta/Lower Egypt

5th Dynasty

Tomb G 2175 B

Vessel Details

Jar

Ext: 10R 5/4; Section: 10R 5/6.

Transport/Storage

Exterior horizontal combing, uncoated surface. Original photograph in Giza Archives shows combed double-headed arrow on front of body (arrows pointing up and down), made with a 3- 4 pronged comb prior to firing.

Hand made coil

Fully fired

Vessel Images  3


Jar
Giza
25th c. BCE
5th Dynasty

Jar
Giza
25th c. BCE
5th Dynasty

Jar
Giza
25th c. BCE
5th Dynasty

Break Photos  1


Jar
Giza
25th c. BCE
5th Dynasty

Thin Section Photos  2


Jar
Giza
25th c. BCE
5th Dynasty

Jar
Giza
25th c. BCE
5th Dynasty

Associated Ware/Ware Family/Style

c. 3050-2200 BCE

Early Bronze Age II, Early Bronze Age III