Ancient Egyptian lizard case from Naukratis

Copper alloy rectangular box, closed at one end, and open at the other. Through the open end was inserted the mummified or desicated remains of a lizard. This end was then sealed. On the top of the box, along the longest axis, is modelled a lizard, raised slightly, tail straight behind it and legs protruding from the sides of the body. This box is corroded on the outer surfaces, and has a granular look in parts. There are two holes in its sides, probably due to corrosion. One that covers half of one side of the box, the other a small section of a corner. The side opposit the large hole has a large concave dent. The over all outer colour is redish and brown with patches of white. The box is empty.

Ancient Egyptian lizard case from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.67.b
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: lizard case
  • Dimensions: Length: 56mm , Width: 22mm , Depth: 21mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925