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

One of thirteen bone or ivory hair pins.

Elongated spheroid at one end with 7 incised lines around the circumference of the shaft below. Small dark brown patch on shaft.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:AW167.10
  • Material: bone ivory
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: hair pins
  • Dimensions: Length: 113mm , Width: 4.5mm , Depth: 4mm