Ancient Egyptian bracelet fragment from Faiyum dated 30 BC – AD 395

Fragment probably from a roughly circular loop of copper alloy wire making a bracelet. Broken off at one end. The finished end, is fashioned into a slightly bulbous form, resembling a snake’s head, terminal from a bracelet. Patches of corrosion.

Ancient Egyptian bracelet fragment from Faiyum dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1902.53.16.b
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: B.P. Grenfell
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: bracelet fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 30mm , Depth: 7mm , Depth: 3mm
  • Site: Faiyum
  • Latitude: 29.308374
  • Longitude: 30.844105