Ancient Egyptian needle fragments from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Three copper alloy rod fragments. Two are finished with a point at one end, but are broken off at the other. One is broken at both ends. Probably needle fragments.

Ancient Egyptian needle fragments from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:AW140
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: needle fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 58mm , Width: 2mm , Depth: 1.5mm , Length: 53mm , Width: 2mm , Depth: 2mm , Length: 37mm , Width: 2mm , Depth: 1.5mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483