Accession No

2008.83 D


Description

Fragment of circular clay jar sealing. Base of seal depicts head and front body of an ibex or addax facing left.


Place

Africa; North Africa; Sudan; Nubia; Buhen


Period

Middle Kingdom 12th Dynasty


Source

Oriental Studies Department [?donor]; Egypt Exploration Society; Emery, Walter Bryan [excavator]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

2008.83 D; K8-52


Cultural Affliation


Material

Clay (unfired- includes mud); Ceramic (fired); Pottery


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Context (Field collection)
Excavated from the 12th Dynasty Cemetery, Tomb K-8, Block D, Room 12, Buhen.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn


Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked on side in white ink reads: 'Buhen K8-52'
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (References)
Smith, H.S. (1976). The Fortress of Buhen: The Inscriptions. London: Egypt Exploration Society. p. 29, Plate 48 'MK6'.
Event Date 1976
Author: Imogen Gunn


Description (CMS Description)
Fragment of circular clay jar sealing. Base of seal depicts head and front body of an ibex or addax facing left.
Event Date 18/3/2015
Author: maa


FM:268012

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