Ancient Egyptian hair pins from Hawara Antinoe dated 1550 – 1295 BC

One of thirteen bone or ivory hair pins.

Spheroid at one end with 6 incised lines around the circumference of the shaft below forming small ridges.

Ancient Egyptian hair pins from Hawara Antinoe dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:AW167.11
  • Material: bone ivory
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: hair pins
  • Dimensions: Length: 104mm , Width: 7.5mm , Depth: 7mm