Vessel: Abusir 86-3/HH/2000

Context Information

Abusir

23rd century BCE

Cemetery/Necropolis

Egypt/Delta/Lower Egypt

6th Dynasty

Tomb of Qar Junior

Vessel Details

Amphora

Outside 5 YR 5/8, inside 10R 6/8

Original height estimated 50 cm including stopper. max diameter 32 cm. stopper height 12cm, max diameter 21 cm

Transport/Storage

Fine horizontal combing, white wash on exterior. Nile mud cap with impressed circles and seal impression of name and titles of Qar Junior and cartouche of Pepy I

700°C - 800°C

Vessel Images  1


Amphora
Abusir
23rd century BCE
6th Dynasty

Break Photos  1


Amphora
Abusir
23rd century BCE
6th Dynasty

Thin Section Photos  2


Amphora
Abusir
23rd century BCE
6th Dynasty

Amphora
Abusir
23rd century BCE
6th Dynasty

Associated Ware/Ware Family/Style

c. 3050-2200 BCE

Early Bronze Age II, Early Bronze Age III

Associated Kiln/Workshop