Ancient Egyptian loom weight from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Limestone loom weight, in the shape of a circular reel. Smooth on one side, rough on the other. Slight surface damage to part of smooth side. Modern string looped around groove. Small patch of modern paper adheres to one side.

Ancient Egyptian loom weight from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.30.29
  • Material: limestone
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: loom weight
  • Dimensions: Length: 34mm , Width: 33mm , Depth: 7mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483