Ancient Egyptian bone tool from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

A worked piece of rib bone, smooth on one side, but showing the bone structure on the other. Square at one end, and filed to a point at the other. Possibly a tool used in weaving to push the threads down, or a polisher or a spatula.

Ancient Egyptian bone tool from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.46.9
  • Material: bone
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: bone tool
  • Dimensions: Length: 155mm , Width: 17mm , Depth: 8mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483