Ancient Egyptian metal strip from Oxyrhynchus dated 30 BC – AD 395

Thin iron strip, which tapers in towards its middle. Possibly an implement of some kind, or a butterfly for holding blocks together.

Ancient Egyptian metal strip from Oxyrhynchus dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1903.46.39.e
  • Material: iron
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: B.P. Grenfell
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: metal strip
  • Dimensions: Length: 122mm , Width: 8.5mm , Depth: 6mm
  • Published references: Grenfell B P & Hunt A S Egypt Exploraton Fund Archaeological Reports 1902-1903 pp.7-8
  • Site: Oxyrhynchus
  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647