Ancient Egyptian dark red pigment fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Piece of dark red pigment, used for painting etc. Originally joined to piece 30.24.55.h. Beige mud on part of surface. Modern paper adhering to one side of the piece, probably from an early twentieth century display technique.

Ancient Egyptian dark red pigment fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.30.55.i
  • Material: pigment
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: dark red pigment fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 50mm , Width: 34mm , Depth: 27mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483