Accession No

Z 45781


Description

Clay jar-stopper. Lower part rounded, with traces of soot. Upper part has two depressions for thumb and index finger.


Place

Africa; North Africa; Egypt; Saqqara


Period

Late Period Ptolemaic


Source

Egypt Exploration Society


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

Z 45781; 71/2-45[5313]


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Context (CMS Context)
Found: Sacred Animal Necropolis, Block 2, Room I. Excavated by the Egypt Exploration Society in 1971-1972.
Event Date 10/6/1991
Author: maa


Description (CMS Description)
Mud jar lid, with indentations at top for thumb and forefinger
Event Date 10/6/1991
Author: maa


Context (CMS Context)
In relation to this object, Martin notes: 'On sealings and stoppers see C. Hope, 'Jar sealings and amphorae of the 18th Dynasty: A technological study', Warminster, [1978] (University Museum, University of Pennsylvania Egyptian Expedition. Excavations at Malkata and the Birket Habu 1971-4, vol. V).'
Event Date 26/2/2015
Author: Imogen Gunn


Context (CMS Context)
(Bib): Martin, G.T. 1981. The Sacred Animal Necropolis at North Saqqara: The Southern Dependencies of the Main Temple Complex. London: Egypt Exploration Society. p. 25, no. 181, Pl. 7
Event Date 26/2/2015
Author: Imogen Gunn


Description (CMS Description)
Clay jar-stopper. Lower part rounded, with traces of soot. Upper part has two depressions for thumb and index finger. (see G.T. Martin)
Event Date 26/2/2015
Author: maa


FM:40203

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