Jar

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This is a jar. It is from grave D226 at Abydos. This ivory jar is now very damaged. It was originally a cylindrical shape. The holes in the rim were…

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Mirror

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This is a mirror. It is from grave D226 at Abydos. It is not clear from the excavation report how many bodies were buried in this tomb. There were three…

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Shell beads

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These are shell beads from jewellery. It is from grave D226 at Abydos. Cowrie shells, a symbol of fertility, were probably used as beads for jewellery. These are shell beads…

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Scaraboid

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This is a scaraboid. It is from grave D226 at Abydos. The inscription on the underside of this faience scaraboid bead reads 'Lord of all countries'. This is a scaraboid.…

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Bead necklace

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This is a bead necklace. It is from grave D226 at Abydos. A carnelian bead necklace from the 18th Dynasty cemetery at Abydos. This is said to be one of…

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Beads and bead spacers

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These are beads and bead spacers from jewellery. It is from grave D226 at Abydos. Tomb 226 had been robbed, but a lot of beads were left by the tomb…

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Ring

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This is a finger ring. It is from grave D226 at Abydos. Tomb D 226 contained several pieces of jewellery. This plain ring is of the type that can be…

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Strainer straw

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This is a strainer straw. It is from grave D226 at Abydos. This pierced tube may be a strainer to fit in the end of a straw, designed to siphon…

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Earrings and bead

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Earrings and beads. It is from grave D226 at Abydos. The three single gold earrings may have been from different burials in the tomb. Only two gold earrings are mentioned…

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