Ancient Egyptian inlay fragment from Abydos dated 3000 - 2890 BC

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Ancient Egyptian inlay fragment from Abydos dated 3000 - 2890 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian inlay fragment from Abydos dated 3000 – 2890 BC

One of five fragments of carved ivory used as inlays, possibly on furniture. Piece of cream inlay with diagonal line decoration.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1900.54.46.4
Material: ivory
Culture: Dynasty 1, reign of Semerkhet
Period: Early Dynastic Period
Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 3000 - 2890 BC
Object name: inlay fragment
Dimensions: Length: 21mm , Width: 15mm , Depth: 2mm
Published references: Petrie Royal Tombs I pl XXXVII 73 II pl XLIII 29 37 45 46 51
Site: Abydos

Latitude: 26.185
Longitude: 31.918889