Ancient Egyptian bangle from Badari dated 3500 – 3200 BC

One of three solid bangles with carving marks visible. This example has about one-third of slim bangle remaining, two pieces rejoined.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.3.3
  • Material: hippo ivory
  • Culture: Gerzean Period, Naqada 2
  • Period: Predynastic Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 3500 - 3200 BC
  • Object name: bangle
  • Dimensions: Length (bangle fragment 3): 60mm , Width (bangle fragment 3): 26mm , Depth (bangle fragment 3): 4mm
  • Published references: Brunton & Caton - Thompson Badari Civil pl XXXII reg
  • Site: Badari
  • Latitude: 26.9925
  • Longitude: 31.4156