Ancient Egyptian earring from Hawara dated 30 BC – AD 395

Carnelian red earring (possibly penannular).

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1911.58.5.b
  • Material: carnelian stone
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: earring
  • Dimensions: Depth: 5mm , Diameter: 15mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F The Labyrinth Gerzeh and Mazghuneh 1912 pp.29 - 36
  • Site: Hawara
  • Latitude: 29.266667
  • Longitude: 30.9