Ancient Egyptian handle from Naukratis

An Iron or copper alloy circular handle fitment, perhaps for a piece of furniture or a metal jar. Disc of metal, with a raised central boss from which projects a cylindrical finial with ridged decoration. Attached at one point on the edge of the disc is a ring, matching the disc in external dimensions. This ring is effectively hinged, so that it could act as a handle. The ring and disc have corroded together.

Ancient Egyptian handle from Naukratis

Object details

  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925