Ancient Egyptian model needle from Abydos dated 2890 - 2686 BC

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Ancient Egyptian model needle from Abydos dated 2890 - 2686 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian model needle from Abydos dated 2890 – 2686 BC

One of nine model funerary tools from a deposit made from thin sheet copper roughly cut out. Comprising one axe, one double harpoon, one single harpoon, three chisels and three needles.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.87.8
Material: copper alloy
Culture: Dynasty 2, reign of Khasekhemui
Period: Early Dynastic Period
Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 2890 - 2686 BC
Object name: model needle
Dimensions: Length: 54mm , Width: 3mm , Depth: 3mm
Published references: Petrie Royal Tombs II p.28 pl.LXIII Extra Plates pl.IXA 4, 5
Site: Abydos

Latitude: 26.185
Longitude: 31.918889