Ancient Egyptian capital from Tanis dated 380 – 343 BC

Hollow, cast bronze capital with traces of copper overlay. Probably from a shrine, contained charred wood. In 13 pieces with some very small fragments.

Ancient Egyptian capital from Tanis dated 380 – 343 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.28.42
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Culture: Dynasty 30
  • Period: Late Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 380 - 343 BC
  • Object name: capital
  • Dimensions: Length (largest piece): 72mm , Width (largest piece): 71mm , Depth (largest piece): 55mm
  • Published references: Petrie Tanis I pp 29 - 31 cf pl XII 50
  • Site: Tanis
  • Latitude: 30.976944
  • Longitude: 31.88