Ancient Egyptian nail from Naukratis

A possibly copper alloy nail with a circular domed head, and a bend in the shaft near the tip. Possibly missing the tip.

Ancient Egyptian nail from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.73.o
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: nail
  • Dimensions: Length: 31mm , Width: 15mm , Depth: 15mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925