Fire Hearth

E15018.1

From: Egypt | Abydos

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number E15018.1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt | Abydos
Period Egyptian Early Dynastic | First Dynasty
Date Made 3000-2800 BCE
Section Egyptian
Materials Terracotta
Description

Fragment of a ceramic fire hearth (?) or possibly a bread tray. Scalloped design on the interior surface. Upper edge broken. No indication of burning.

Height 10.5 cm
Length 17.2 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egypt Exploration Fund, 1902
Other Number AES 3033 - Other Number

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