Ancient Egyptian fish hook from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Length of copper alloy rod, bent round to form a hook. However it is broken at both ends, so it is possible it may have been part of something other than a fish hook. Discoloured to green.

Ancient Egyptian fish hook from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.46.15
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: fish hook
  • Dimensions: Length: 29mm , Width: 10mm , Depth: 2mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483