Ancient Egyptian glass fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

One of 29 worked glass fragments.

Two tiny fragments of turquoise glass coated with orange in parts, possibly paint. The two fragments fit together to make a single piece.

Ancient Egyptian glass fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.30.46.19
  • Material: glass
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: glass fragment
  • Dimensions: Length (largest piece): 7mm , Width (largest piece): 7mm , Depth (largest piece): 4mm , Length (smallest piece): 6mm , Width (smallest piece): 4mm , Depth (smallest piece): 3mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483