Ancient Egyptian blue pigment fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Piece of blue pigment, used for painting etc. Possibly traces of yellow, red and beige mud on outer surface.

Ancient Egyptian blue pigment fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.30.55.k
  • Material: pigment
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: blue pigment fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 45mm , Width: 24mm , Depth: 17mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483