Ancient Egyptian uraei frieze fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

A limestone frieze of three Uraei or cobra snakes with sun discs on their heads. The head and upper body remain. There is a yellow tint to the bodies and discs, and a red painted background. Possibly to be affixed over a door or window.

Ancient Egyptian uraei frieze fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1922.15.10
  • Material: limestone
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: uraei frieze fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 126mm , Width: 58mm , Depth: 49mm
  • Published references: Peet T E & Woolley C L City of Akhenaten 1 1923 ( p 122 )
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483