Ancient Egyptian bracelet from Qaw el kibir dated 664 – 525 BC

Copper alloy bangle. Roughly kidney shaped. Made from a piece of rod, which has been curved around, so that the two ends overlap.

Ancient Egyptian bracelet from Qaw el kibir dated 664 – 525 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1923.21.4.a
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Culture: Dynasty 26
  • Period: Late Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 664 - 525 BC
  • Object name: bracelet
  • Dimensions: Length: 43mm , Width: 37mm , Depth: 8mm
  • Published references: Brunton G British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1926: Qau and Badari 3 1930 p.38 cemetery 600
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667