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

One of thirteen bone or ivory hair pins.

Lozenge shaped head, with diagonal incised lines, point at top.
Fine copper wire wrapped around top of shaft. Dark brown patches on shaft.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:AW167.3
  • Material: bone ivory
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: hair pins
  • Dimensions: Length: 113mm , Width: 5mm , Depth: 4mm