Ancient Egyptian nail fragment from Tell Dafana dated 600 - 550 BC

Ancient Egyptian nail fragment from Tell Dafana dated 600 – 550 BC

Badly corroded, iron nail. Domed head, that projects over the shaft. Tapering shaft with a rectangular cross section, which is broken off towards the base.

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1886.28.22.e
Material: iron
Culture: Dynasty 26, reign of Nekau II - Ahmose II
Period: Late Period
Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 600 - 550 BC
Object name: nail fragment
Dimensions: Length: 43mm , Width (of head): 20mm , Width (of head): 8mm , Depth (of shaft): 6mm
Site: Tell Dafana

Latitude: 30.860556
Longitude: 32.171389