Vessel: Abusir 86-12/HH/2000

Context Information

Abusir

23rd century BCE

Cemetery/Necropolis

Egypt/Delta/Lower Egypt

6th Dynasty

Tomb of Qar Junior

Vessel Details

Amphora

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

53 cm high, max diameter 27cm, base 15 cm. inner diameter of opening 10.5 cm.

Transport/Storage

Light diagonal and horizontal combing on uncoated exterior; some white pigment(?). Decorated with incised, 8 cm-long sign resembling Gardiner sign M34

Hand-made, coil

700°C - 800°C

Vessel Images  3


Amphora
Abusir
23rd century BCE
6th Dynasty

Amphora
Abusir
23rd century BCE
6th Dynasty

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