Ancient Egyptian shell from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

One of six arca shells of varying size.

Ancient Egyptian shell from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.84.5
  • Material: arca shell
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: shell
  • Dimensions: Length: 42mm , Width: 36mm , Depth: 12mm
  • Published references: Randall - MacIver & Mace El Amrah and Abydos p.90
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889