Ancient Egyptian metal fragment from Naukratis dated 600 - 500 BC

Ancient Egyptian metal fragment from Naukratis dated 600 – 500 BC

Roughly rectangular fragment of iron, with part of a diamond shaped head at one end, perhaps part of a nail. The shaft is slightly wider at the head end than the other. Badly corroded. White discolouration on the head.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.74.c
Material: iron
Culture: Dynasty 26 - 27
Period: Late Period
Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 600 - 500 BC
Object name: metal fragment
Dimensions: Length: 56mm , Width: 23mm , Depth: 18mm
Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
Site: Naukratis

Latitude: 30.901111
Longitude: 30.5925