Ancient Egyptian earring from Qaw el Kibir dated 30 BC – AD 395

One of two copper alloy penannular earrings. Crescent shaped, and corroded.

Ancient Egyptian earring from Qaw el Kibir dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.31.27.c.2
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: earring
  • Dimensions: Length: 18mm , Width: 16mm , Depth: 5mm
  • Published references: Brunton G British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1926 Qau and Badari 1727 3 1930 ( pl XXXIX ( Reg )
  • Site: Qaw el Kibir
  • Latitude: 26.9
  • Longitude: 31.516667