Ancient Egyptian mould from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Roughly oval pottery mould for an egg shaped faience bead. Has a slightly raised strip across one end, to give a different level in the finished product. Slight damage to the surface top.

Ancient Egyptian mould from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1966.19.38.A
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: mould
  • Dimensions: Length: 39mm , Width: 29mm , Depth: 14mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483