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Late New Kingdom, Ramesside
This large two-handled storage jar is from the houses east, north, and west of the pyramid of Amenemhat I. The black coating on the interior suggests that it migt have been used at some point for mummification or embalming, then perhaps re-used for storage.
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Title: Two-handled globular jar
Period: Late New Kingdom, Ramesside
Dynasty: Dynasty 20
Date: ca. 1886–1070 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, North Pyramid Cemetery, House West of North Pyramid, MMA excavations, before 1912–13
Medium: Pottery
Dimensions: H. 59 × Diam. 48 cm (23 1/4 × 18 7/8 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund,
Object Number: 2018.358
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