Ancient Egyptian copper tool from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Copper alloy needle shaped object with a squared head, perhaps to allow insertion into a handle. Possibly for use as a punch or awl. Brown in colour.

Ancient Egyptian copper tool from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:AW141
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: copper tool
  • Dimensions: Length: 102mm , Width: 3mm , Depth: 3mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483