Ancient Egyptian mud fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Mud fragment, in a roughly oblong lump, bent at a right angle. Possibly part of an animal figurine. Traces on surface may be of white paint or just deterioration.

Ancient Egyptian mud fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1069 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1985.162.98
  • Material: mud
  • Culture: Dynasty 18 - 20
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: B.J. Kemp
  • Dated: 1550 - 1069 BC
  • Object name: mud fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 29mm , Width: 29mm , Depth: 18mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483