Ancient Egyptian red pigment fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Piece of red pigment, used for painting and so on. Surface is very smooth and glossy. The accession register suggests it is made of gum and realgar.

Ancient Egyptian red pigment fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1966.22.14.A
  • Material: pigment
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: red pigment fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 67mm , Width: 32mm , Depth: 31mm
  • Published references: Peet T E and Woolley C L City of Akhenaten 1 - 3
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483