Ancient Egyptian bronze fish from Abydos dated 664 – 525 BC

Small wafer thin piece of sheet copper alloy, cut into what appears to be a fish shape with one fin rising out of the back, and a small circular impression for the eye. Probably damaged along the upper edge of the fin.

Ancient Egyptian bronze fish from Abydos dated 664 – 525 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1903.46.8
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Culture: Dynasty 26
  • Period: Late Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 664 - 525 BC
  • Object name: bronze fish
  • Dimensions: Length (widest point): 35mm , Width (widest point): 20mm , Depth (approx.): 0.5mm
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889