Ancient Egyptian body sherd from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Body sherd, may be from a blue faience vessel. Glazed on the interior and exterior surfaces. Outer surface appears to be of a darker blue. The fragment is slightly curved, making it unlikely to be a tile fragment.

Ancient Egyptian body sherd from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1966.23.5.A
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: body sherd
  • Dimensions: Length: 34mm , Width: 17mm , Depth: 10mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483