Ancient Egyptian grape cluster from Hawara dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Blue or green faience cone with small raised circular domes over it. Probably made in two halves and fixed together. Circular hole in the top. Damage to the surface on one side. Probably a grape cluster used as a decorative element. Old card states it is an imitation pine cone.

Ancient Egyptian grape cluster from Hawara dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1911.58.6.b
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 26 - 30
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: grape cluster
  • Dimensions: Length: 67mm , Width: 43mm , Depth: 36mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F The Labyrinth Gerzeh and Mazghuneh 1912 pp.29-36
  • Site: Hawara
  • Latitude: 29.266667
  • Longitude: 30.9