Ancient Egyptian galena from Abydos dated 5300 - 3000 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian galena from Abydos dated 5300 – 3000 BC

One fragment of galena, lead ore, in a semi circular shape. Possibly a bead.

Ancient Egyptian galena from Abydos dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1910.54.2.1
Material: galena
Culture: Lower Egypt - Upper Egypt
Period: Predynastic Period
Excavator: E. Naville
Dated: 5300 - 3000 BC
Object name: galena
Dimensions: Length: 11mm , Width: 8mm , Depth: 9mm
Published references: Naville E Cemeteries of Abydos 1 1914 p 28 pl I
Site: Abydos

Latitude: 26.185
Longitude: 31.918889