Fire Hearth

E15018.2

From: Egypt | Abydos

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number E15018.2
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. Interior surface has a scalloped design. The fragment comes from a corner, showing that the interior was more curved than the exterior. No indication of burning.

Height 11 cm
Length 20 cm
Width 13.5 cm
Credit Line Distribution from the Egypt Exploration Fund, 1902
Other Number AES 3033 - Other Number

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