Ancient Egyptian glass fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Dark red and black glass with an orange exterior colouring in places, giving a striped effect. Tiny hole in one side.

Ancient Egyptian glass fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.46.70.12
  • Material: glass
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: glass fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 10mm , Width: 8mm , Depth: 7mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483