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Fragment of bowl

Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1
2960–2770 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Temple M

Medium/Technique Greywacke
Dimensions Height x width: 5 x 4.5 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number03.1825
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsVessels

DescriptionIt is a body fragment inscribed with the name of king Djet. It is inscribed in white.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, temple M. 1903: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1903)