Ancient Egyptian glass fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

A blue glass fragment, possibly from a vessel. Roughly square with parallel horizontal lines incised into the outer surface and bordered by incised vertical lines. 70 written on it on the side.

Ancient Egyptian glass fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.46.70.13
  • Material: glass
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: glass fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 15mm , Width: 13mm , Depth: 7mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483